The Great Brain Book The: an Inside Look at the Inside of Your Head

About this book

The anatomy functions surgery care and feeding historical discovery and imminent improvements of this complex and powerful organ in an "oh-wow!" package. High interest with just a touch of yuck. Understanding the brain is one of the biggest challenges facing scientists. We still dont know how the brain creates thoughts! Newquist peels back the layers of the brain to explain what its made of how it works and how to make your brain work for you. From eyeballs to neurons vivid illustrations show pieces of its complex structure. The historical chapter details how Egyptians scooped out the brains of mummies and how phrenology developed. Brain surgery and brain abnormalities are explained as is the function of sleep and dreams. An informal and intriguing look inside your head.