The Nervous System

By Leigh McClure

Book Overview

The brain powers the nervous system, which is made up of the brain, spinal column, and nerves found throughout the body. This vital system makes all activities, from eating and sleeping to laughing and remembering, possible. In this informative volume, readers learn about the amazing brain and its ability to do many tasks at once, including storing memories Accessible main text, fact boxes, and sidebars detail the processes of the nervous system as well as illnesses that can damage it. Full-color photographs and diagrams aid readers' understanding of these essential body parts.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1725351455
• ISBN13: 9781725351455
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6