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"All day long, the human body is sending messages between the brain and other body parts. These messages control the body's movements and many other basic functions. How does this happen? With the help of the nervous system, of course! This informative guide gives readers a look into the human nervous system. Engaging text is written at a low level, giving struggling readers an opportunity to learn about this key concept from the upper elementary...
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Everyone knows that the brain is responsible for our smarts and the spinal cord holds us up, but students may be surprised to learn how much more these powerhouses are responsible for. Together they control the nervous system. Without them, we would not b
28) Nervous system
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"My First Look at Body Systems uses dynamic visuals and interesting facts to introduce readers to the main organs and systems in the human body"--
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Joshua Bederson is the chief of Neurosurgery at the esteemed Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. New Yorker writer John Colapinto brings to vivid life what Dr. Bederson's professional life is like to show all the varied facets of his work, from extensive study and research to brain operations, one-on-one consultations with patients, and even staff meetings with fellow surgeons and students. Since Mt. Sinai is a teaching hospital, we learn alongside...
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A leading neuroscientist draws on physics, linguistics, psychology, education, and other disciplines to explain the inner workings of the human brain and explore the role of neuroscience in daily life.
"From a world-renowned leader in neuroscience, a provocative, enthralling journey into the depths of the human mind. Where do our thoughts come from? How do we make choices and trust our judgments? What is the role of the unconscious? Can we manipulate...
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In this medical memoir, Dr. Friedman recounts the humorous, tragic, and always intense relationships of neurosurgeons to their colleagues and patients. He details what it takes to become a leading neurosurgeon and deal with deadly brain diseases and their devastating complications. He discusses topics such as universal health care, how the mind works, why trigeminal neuralgia is called the "suicide disease," and how we will ultimately cure cancer...
34) My clever brain
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"Describes the brain and nervous systems in simple language and tells how the brain controls your memory, senses, and thinking"--
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How pathbreaking research into the brain's connections to the immune system offers new hope for treating diseases, injuries, and the effects of aging.
In the past, the brain was considered an autonomous organ, self-contained and completely separate from the body's immune system. But over the past twenty years, neuroimmunologist Michal Schwartz, together with her research team, not only has overturned this misconception but has brought to light revolutionary...
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"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work."--
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Takes a closer look at the brain's role in the central nervous system. Explores how the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain help us perform separate, everyday functions. Each book in this appealing series will introduce young readers to a part of the human body. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful photos and diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of the body part and its role in a healthy, working body. These fascinating books...
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Join our brain Body Buddy Cognos and learn all about how the brain and nervous system get things done. Young readers will discover the location of the major parts of the brain and gain understanding of their various functions. The process that enables nerves to transmit signals to and from the brain is explained in detail. There are also sections on mental illness, scientific discoveries, and amazing facts.
40) Brilliant brain
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Presents an introduction to the human brain and central nervous system, including the different parts of the brain, its functions, and its importance in controlling the body, with instructions for five hands-on activities.
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