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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The nervous system is made up of the brain, the nerves, and the spinal cord. But what does the nervous system do? And how do its parts work together to help your body function? Explore the nervous system in this engaging and informative book.
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"Based on a wildly popular Atlantic article: an astonishing investigation into the world of microbes, and the myriad ways they control how other creatures -- including humans -- act, feel, and think As we are now discovering, parasites -- microbes that cannot thrive and reproduce without another organism as a host -- are shockingly sophisticated and extraordinarily powerful. In fact, a plethora of parasites affect our behavior in ways we have barely...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the nervous system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
4) My brain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Color photographs, charts, and illustrations help your readers understand the workings of the brain. Readers will be treated to a wealth of visual information and a compelling narrative.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"Did you know that about 20 percent of the body's energy is used by the brain? The average adult brain weighs 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms). Discover more fascinating facts in How the Human Body Works - The Nervous System. This series guides readers through the fascinating inner workings of the human body. The human body contains several complex systems that work closely together to support life and allow the body to function properly. Each book explores...
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"What is it like to be a dog? A bat? Or a dolphin? To find out, neuroscientist Gregory Berns and his team began with a radical step: they taught dogs to go into an MRI scanner-completely awake. They discovered what makes dogs individuals with varying capacities for self-control, different value systems, and a complex understanding of human speech. And dogs were just the beginning. ...Berns explores the fascinating inner lives of wild animals from...
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Joshua Bederson is the chief of Neurosurgery at the esteemed Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. New Yorker writer John Colapinto brings to vivid life what Dr. Bederson's professional life is like to show all the varied facets of his work, from extensive study and research to brain operations, one-on-one consultations with patients, and even staff meetings with fellow surgeons and students. Since Mt. Sinai is a teaching hospital, we learn alongside...
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"Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets, and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon's life. If you believe that brain surgery is a precise and exquisite craft, practiced by calm and detached surgeons, this ... brutally honest account will make you think again"--Amazon.com.
13) Using your brain
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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The brain is an amazing organ. It controls all of the actions, thoughts, and signals of the rest of the body. This informative book illustrates the parts of the brain and central nervous system and how they operate the entire body.
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"In this title, early fluent readers meet Noah as he learns about his nervous system. Read along as Noah, his teacher, and his classmates discuss how our nervous systems help us learn, think, talk, and remember and how our brains, spinal cords, nerves, and nerve cells work together to send messages throughout our bodies. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children...
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How pathbreaking research into the brain's connections to the immune system offers new hope for treating diseases, injuries, and the effects of aging.
In the past, the brain was considered an autonomous organ, self-contained and completely separate from the body's immune system. But over the past twenty years, neuroimmunologist Michal Schwartz, together with her research team, not only has overturned this misconception but has brought to light revolutionary...
16) Nervous system
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This title teaches readers all about the nervous system. Readers will learn about everything that the system does, from the sensation of feeling to how memories are stored, and that cells called neurons, the brain, and spinal cord are some of the most important parts of the nervous system.
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"Simple, vibrant illustrations and cutaway diagrams give readers an in-depth and engaging look at the brain, senses, nerves, and nervous system. This potentially complex information is made reader-friendly with humor, clever examples, and clear explanations."--
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 Uric acid is a compound that comes from only three sources: fructose, alcohol, and purines. It is strongly related to being overweight or obese, as well as the risk of cardiovascular problems and hypertension.
#2 The laws of nature, such as the effects of gravity, the principles of time and space, and the importance of food and water to human survival, were established...
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"A revolutionary, proven program for reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline from award winning neurologists and codirectors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center Over 47 million people are currently living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide. While all other major diseases are in decline, deaths from Alzheimer's have increased radically. What you or your...
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Dr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer's disease. In this provocative and groundbreaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about memory loss and cognitive impairment; questions the current treatment for Alzheimer's disease; and provides a new approach to understanding and rethinking everything we thought we knew about brain aging.
The Myth of Alzheimer's provides welcome answers to the questions that millions...