INSIDE YOUR BRAIN (Brain Works)

Ideal for anyone interested in learning about the nervous system, this helpful “road map” of the brain explains various brain structures and pinpoints their locations and particular functions. Each chapter offers background information about a specific neuroscience topic, including the senses, sleep and dreaming, memory and learning, sidedness, and biological rhythms. The engaging experiments, games, and demonstrations help guide readers to an understanding of these concepts. The activities suggested meet national science education standards.

CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Brain Basics
Chapter 2: Parts of the Nervous System
Chapter 3: Functions of the Nervous System
Chapter 4: The Senses
Chapter 5: The Health of Your Brain
Glossary
Bibliography
Further Reading
Index