The Brain in Your Body

by Bridget Heos

Overview

In this Britannica guide to the human brain, the complex biology behind thought and sensation is explained in a way that is clear and comprehensive for lower elementary readers. Each part of the brain and its function is presented with diagrams and eye-catching images that help navigate the anatomy of the brain. Most important, Compare and Contrast and Think About It sidebars invite readers to connect ideas and make logical inferences based on the text—both key components of the Common Core Readiness standards for reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781622756377
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	Let's Find Out! The Human Body Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Bridget Heos is the author of thirteen young adult nonfiction books. She lives in Kansas City with her husband and three sons. Visit her website at www.authorbridgetheos.com.

Joy Ang has illustrated several picture books, among them Mustache Baby and Mustache Baby Meets His Match. She lives in Edmonton, Canada, and can also be found at www.joyang.ca.

Table of Contents

What Is the Brain? 4

The Brain Stem 6

The Cerebellum 8

The Cerebrum 10

Inside the Cerebral Hemispheres 12

The Front of the Brain 14

Where We Feel 16

Memory and Vision Centers 18

Brain Cells 20

The Information Factory 22

The Brain and the Body 24

Our Natural Helmet 26

Brain Injuries and Disorders 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32