The Brain Book - (Science Book) by Liam Drew (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It's a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a head of cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Welcome to the world of the brain...

This book explains the brain and nervous system in a simple way for kids aged 7-9, by bestselling author and science communicator Steve Mould.

Children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ in this awesome book for budding scientists. What is the brain made of? How does it work? Why do we need one at all? Discover the answers to these questions and much more in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain.

This fascinating biology book for kids offers:

• An introduction to STEAM by well-known science author Steve Mould.
• Real-world photographs combined with diagrams and playful character illustrations to engage young scientists.
• Information on what the brain is, what it does, how it works, how it evolved, how scientists study it, and much more.

The Brain Book is a fun and informative introduction to a STEAM subject that brings kids up-close with this vital organ, and young scientists won't want to put it down.

Filled with colorful illustrations and bite-sized chunks of information, this book covers everything from the anatomy of the brain and nervous system to how information is collected and sent around the body. Other topics include how we learn, memory, thinking, emotions, animal brains, sleep, and even questions about the brain that are yet to be answered, explored using entertaining illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and vivid photography.

About the Author

Author Dr. Liam Drew is a neurobiologist turned writer, whose work has been published by outlets including Nature, New Scientist, The Guardian and BBC Wildlife. He is the author of I, Mammal: The Story of What Makes Us Mammals (Bloomsbury, 2017) and The Brain Book (DK, 2021). He was also a contributor to DK's How the Brain Works (2020).