brain

Describes the functions of the brain as the control system of the body and the nervous system, with a focus on learning and remembering as well as problems that can occur within the brain.

Presents an introduction to the brain, explaining what it is, how it works, and its function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect the brain; and offers advice on how to keep the brain healthy.

When her older sister, Marni, is paralyzed jumping off the cliffs into the lake near their house, twelve-year-old Lace feels responsible for the accident and struggles to find a way to help heal her family.

Examines how the brain controls every movement of the body, and describes how the nervous system carries information to the brain which sends messages to other parts of the body.

Traces the history, current issues, and future of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare genetic disorder that effects the brain and is part of the same group of illnesses as "mad cow disease.".

Introduces Parkinson's disease, a nerve disorder that often causes uncontrollable shaking and loss of energy in its victims.

When Skye's older brother comes home after a devastating accident, she moves from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to California to live with her grandmother and attend middle school, where she somewhat reluctantly makes new friends, learns to stand up for herself and those she cares about, and begins to craft a new relationship with her changed brother.

Uses a question and answer format to explain such things as how our brain works to let us think, learn, and feel emotions; what happens when we sleep; and what brain damage is.

A simple, illustrated introduction to the brain, explaining what it is, and how it works in the human body.

Discusses the enormous capabilities of our sophisticated brain.