The remarkable abilities of the human brain are endlessly fascinating to kids. How do we think? How do we remember? How does the brain, in conjunction with our senses, help us to experience the world around us? What happens when a person's brain is injured? Brain research is constantly elaborating on the answers to these questions, and more. This book will highlight all the latest developments in brain science, and introduce readers to the men and women who making these advances.

 

This book is part of a book series called National Geographic Investigates .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by National Geographic Society .

Kathleen Simpson lives in the hill country of central Texas with her husband and dogs. She has authored numerous works for young people, including the National Geographic Investigates books Extreme Weather: Science Tackles Global Warming and Climate Change , Genetics: From DNA to Designer Dogs , and The Human Brain: Inside Your Body's Control Room .