The Brain Explained
| AUTHOR | Strange, Christopher M. |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Young Adult (12/30/2013) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
This is an in-depth examination of the human brain with a survey of its structure, function, evolution, and development, and the history of brain science and inquiry, from the Ancients to modern psychosurgery and neuroimaging. Also discussed are the nature of cognition and consciousness, the mind-body duality, human intelligence and how it is measured. Readers will learn about personality, genetics, normal and abnormal cognitive development and brain function, and the nervous system. This lively and dynamic exploration of the brain and its powerful abilities also supports standards for the reading of scientific accounts and texts.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781477729663
ISBN-10:
1477729666
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
136
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.10 x 0.60 x 8.90 inches
Weight:
0.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Medical | Neuroscience
Grade Level:
7th Grade
- 12th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
612.82
Library of Congress Control Number:
2013029630
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This is an in-depth examination of the human brain with a survey of its structure, function, evolution, and development, and the history of brain science and inquiry, from the Ancients to modern psychosurgery and neuroimaging. Also discussed are the nature of cognition and consciousness, the mind-body duality, human intelligence and how it is measured. Readers will learn about personality, genetics, normal and abnormal cognitive development and brain function, and the nervous system. This lively and dynamic exploration of the brain and its powerful abilities also supports standards for the reading of scientific accounts and texts.
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