The Brain Book

Dr Liam Drew

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DK Children
04 May 2021

Age groups: children; Children's & Educational; Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

Series: The Science 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.

By: Dr Liam Drew
Imprint: DK Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 284mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9780241460122
ISBN 10: 0241460123
Series: The Science Book
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 04 May 2021
Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , English as a second language , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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).