The Human Brain: Inside Your Body's Control Room

by Kathleen Simpson

Book Overview

The Human Brain aligns young readers with top scientists, doctors, and researchers from around the world in the field of neurobiology.The amazing abilities of the human brain are endlessly fascinating to kids. How do we think? How do we remember? How does our brain work with the senses to enable us to experience the world around us? What happens when a person's brain is injured, and what can be done to help fix it? This book puts readers right beside the brain researchers and doctors who are constantly seeking answers to these questions.The book introduces young readers to the inspiring men and women who are making incredible advances in the world of brain science. The informed, educational text and insightful illustrations help them understand all the latest developments in this exciting field of human science.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142630420X
• ISBN13: 9781426304200
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9