National Geographic Investigates: The Human Brain: Inside Your Body's Control Room (National Geographic Investigates Science) - Hardcover

Simpson, Kathleen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 142630420X ISBN 13: 9781426304200

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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About this title

About the Author:

Kathleen Simpson lives in the hill country of central Texas with her husband and dogs. She has authored numerous works for young people, including the National Geographic Investigates books Extreme Weather: Science Tackles Global Warming and Climate Change, Genetics: From DNA to Designer Dogs, and The Human Brain: Inside Your Body’s Control Room.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4–8—Scientists at Harvard Medical School are developing a "smart" anesthesia that uses chili peppers to target pain-sensing neurons in the brain. With only these neurons shut down, anesthesia used during surgery has the potential to be safer and have fewer negative side effects. Readers will learn about this and other interesting new brain research in this title, which includes a basic discussion of the parts of the brain, their functions, and how neurons send messages throughout the body. Information is also included about the role of the brain during sleep, dreaming, and various emotional states, as well as explanations of the various technologies available to measure brain activity. This is a well-organized, compelling introduction, sure to pique the curiosity of many children. Full-color photographs and illustrations enliven the text. Good for general interest, this title will add depth to science collections, but it is not comprehensive in its scope.—Ragan O'Malley, Saint Ann's School, Brooklyn, NY
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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 142630420X
• ISBN 13: 9781426304200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64