Here is a creative new introduction to the central and peripheral nervous systems and how they work together to keep the body functioning. ""A Day in the Life of the Brain"" will draw readers in as it follows a fictional character and the activities of his brain through his day, from waking up, to going to class, to soccer practice, to bedtime. This lively explanation of neuroscience also dispels a number of brain myths, such as the misconception that brain damage is always permanent, and provides fun activities to test and exercise readers' brains.

 

This book is part of a book series called Gray Matter For Juniors .

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Chelsea House Publishers .

Ana Maria Rodriguez, Ph. D. , was a research scientist in the biological and medical sciences for more than 20 years. She is currently a full-time writer with more than 65 magazine articles and three children's books to her credit. Dr. Chudler has received several awards for his education and outreach efforts including the Education Award from the Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs (2002), MERLOT Award for Exemplary Online Learning Resources (2002), Science Educator Award from the Society for Neuroscience (2003), Scientific AmericanScience & Technology Web Award (2004), MERLOT Award for Exemplary Online Learning Resources (2006), Career Achievement Award from Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (2006), and the Science Prize for Online Resources in Education (SPORE) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (2010).