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21) Nervous system
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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
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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Pub. Date
[2023].
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"The control and command center of the whole body, we wouldn't be able to breathe, have a heartbeat, avoid danger, or sleep without the nervous system. Find out what illnesses affect the nervous system and how medical research has advanced our knowledge. Full-color illustrations help readers visualize the nervous system at work."--
25) My brain
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Description
"Gives young readers an introduction to the importance and function of the brain"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"A riveting thriller reminiscent of The Hot Zone, this true story dives into the mystery surrounding one of the most controversial and misdiagnosed conditions of our time--Lyme disease--and of Willy Burgdorfer, the man who discovered the microbe behind it, revealing his secret role in developing bug-borne biological weapons, and raising terrifying questions about the genesis of the epidemic of tick-borne diseases affecting millions of Americans today....
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Pub. Date
2014
Description
"In this volume, readers learn the different reasons why we cry--whether it's dirt in the air or a really strong emotion. They also learn about the parts of the body that make crying possible. Vibrant photographs and illustrations help readers make sense of a potentially difficult science topic. Readers are sure to find this book both humorous and educational"--Provided by the publisher.
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Reveals every aspect of the human brain's anatomy and how it functions with extraordinary clarity. Fully updated to include the latest cutting-edge technology and research, such as brain implants and stimulation, how memory works, and the far-reaching changes that take place in the brain during early life.
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Pub. Date
2005
Description
In this video Bill Nye demonstrates optical illusions to show that the brain doesn't always correctly interpret what it sees. Bill also shows an M.R.I. of his brain and explains how messages are sent to the central nervous system. This video contains an experiment to determine reaction time.
33) Your brain
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Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book is an introduction to the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrigs disease. He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity that now was not his time to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose to ventilate in order to stay alive. In Its Not Yet Dark, the young filmmaker, a husband and father of five small children, draws us deeply into his inner world. Told in simply expressed...
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Pub. Date
2019.
Description
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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