brain

Explains the way the brain works and describes chemical disorders and treatments, learning and intelligence, sleep and dreams, sensory awareness, and prospects for artificial intelligence as powerful as the human brain.

Presents an overview of human evolution and discusses human and animal intelligence, the mechanisms of the brain, memory, sleep, myths and legends about evolution, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestial life.

Explorers various aspects of several fields of science and examines the role of the intellect in scientific achievement.

Discusses how the brain works and how to treat it well, including getting enough exercise and sleep, how to learn effectively, and how the brain evolved, presenting twelve principles for optimum brain performance at work, home, and school. 'Contains DVD.

Bobby Bramble, an energetic boy with a taste for adventure, falls and cracks his head open, giving his brain a chance to run off on its own.

Describes the parts of the brain and how they function to control the body and provide personality and memory.

Uses illustrations and microphotography to support lessons on how the brain functions in the human body. Includes definitions of unfamiliar words, and a cumulative index.

Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases.

Describes the brain, its parts, and functions, and discusses how it communicates with other parts of the body.

Adam Moore describes how he suffered a serious brain injury and recovered with medical help and family support.