Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 3: The Nervous System

By Gomdori Co., Hyun-Dong Han, Stephan Pastis

Survive! Inside the Human Body, Vol. 3 concludes our incredible tour of the human body with a wild ride through the nervous system. When Geo and Dr. Brain find themselves inside Phoebe's brain, they must brave shocking electrical signals and navigate a maze of neurons and synapses.

Will the dynamic duo finally escape? And what's the matter with Phoebe, anyway? As you follow this up-close exploration of Phoebe's brain, you'll learn how the brain and nervous system work.

Have you ever wondered...
-How your body protects your brain?
-Why your leg "falls asleep" when you sit in one position for too long?
-How CT scans, MRIs, EEGs, and PET scans work?
-Why humans have such big cerebrums compared to other animals?
-What your spinal cord and brain stem do?
-What kinds of new techniques doctors invent to diagnose and treat their patients?

For ages 8+

Translated by Army Chung

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593274734
• ISBN13: 9781593274733
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: No Starch Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6