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The Brain Book
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The Brain Book
A fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain and nervous system for young science enthusiasts.
It's a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Welcome to the world of the brain...
What is the brain made of? How does it work? Why do we need one at all? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain.
Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized chunks of information, this book covers everything from the anatomy of the brain and nervous system to how information is collected and sent around the body. Other topics include how we learn, memory, thinking, emotions, animal brains, sleep, and even questions about the brain that are yet to be answered. With entertaining illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and fascinating photographs, children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ.
The Brain Book is an ideal introduction to the brain and nervous system. Perfect for budding young scientists, it is a great addition to any STEAM library.
Series: The Science Book
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241460122
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 May 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 224.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 549g
Pages: 72
About the Author
Author Dr Liam Drew's first book was I, Mammal- The Story of What Makes us Mammals (Bloomsbury, 2017). A former neurobiologist, he has also written for Nature, New Scientist, and The Guardian. He also contributed to DK's How the Brain Works (2020).
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