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Usborne Book of the Brain

Book Synopsis

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life.

Our Review Panel says...

We’re all a bit fascinated by our brains – after all, the brain is central to the way our bodies function, how we make decisions and how we think and feel in response to the world around us. Brains also look funny, and many children are just as amused as they are fascinated by the strange little organ inside our heads. The Usborne Book of the Brain is a delightful non-fiction book that uses simple language and cartoon-style diagrams to describe how the brain works. Written by neuroscientist Betina Ip, the book takes curious young readers on a journey through the brain’s many functions, exploring how it operates, what it does, what is looks like and how it is connected to the rest of our body…

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