National Geographic Investigates: The Human Brain: Inside Your Body's Control Room

National Geographic Investigates

by Kathleen Simpson

The Human Brain aligns young readers with top scientists, doctors, and researchers from around the world in the field of neurobiology.

The amazing abilities of the human brain are endlessly fascinating to kids. How do we think? How do we remember? How does our brain work with the senses to enable us to experience the world around us? What happens when a person’s brain is injured, and what can be done to help fix it? This book puts readers right beside the brain researchers and doctors who are constantly seeking answers to these questions.

The book introduces young readers to the inspiring men and women who are making incredible advances in the world of brain science. The informed, educational text and insightful illustrations help them understand all the latest developments in this exciting field of human science.

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Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published March 10, 2009

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wah, aku jadi tahu informasi tentang otak. Rumit lah ya pokoknya. Harus dijaga bener2 otak kita ygy

Amazed banget penemuannya. Buat sesuatu jadi lebih baik, bikin sembuh dll kaya DBS(Deep Brain Stimulation) dan penemuan lainnya. Wow.

Otak bisa dilatih juga buat jadi lebih bahagia, dan merasa damai.

[Elly Kurniawati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bagus sekali bukunya. Membuka pengetahuan kata tentang otak, mengapa kita bermimpi, benarkah hanya 5% otak yang digunakan. Selain itu membaca buku ini saya jadi sadar kalau saya telah melukai hak otak saya untuk istirahat jika kita kurang tidur. Wajar kok jika manusia dewasa tidur 7-8 jam per hari. Ada alasannya juga kenapa tidur itu perlu. Ya sudah saya mencoba menidurkan diri dengan lebih baik. Walaupun susah sekali (sampai saat ini pun tidak bisa tidur saya itu masih parah) tapi semoga saja saya berhasil membuat tidur saya teratur karena ini juga investasi kesehatan masa nanti.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfectly accessible for middle school students and a great initial touch on the topic for high school and adult readers. Chapters are short with well-chosen photographs and illustrations. The human interest opener for each chapter hooks the reader and interesting side bars as well as appealing layout keep things moving.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 3 out of 5]

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