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The brilliant brain : how it works and how to look after it / Dr. Roopa Farooki ; illustrated by Viola Wang.
"Every second of every day, something is happening in even the tiniest parts of your body, from head to toe. And if you think of your body as a machine, your brain would be the control room, with millions of buttons and levers for all kinds of important jobs. With an enthusiastic and warmly humorous text, medical doctor Roopa Farooki familiarizes kids with terms like cerebellum and brain stem along with the workings of the nervous system, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the limbic system, and more. With colorful illustrations by award-winning artist Viola Wang, The Brilliant Brain explores not only how different parts of the brain work, but also how they work together. An author's note suggests handy tips for keeping your own brain healthy."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536237801 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2024.
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| Subject: | Brain > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 612.82 Far | 31681030063580 | JNONFIC | Checked out | 12/06/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Kids are introduced to terms like cerebellum and brain stem, and will learn about the workings of the nervous system, the digestive system and more, in a book about the human body that includes tips for keeping oneâs brain healthy. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
"Every second of every day, something is happening in even the tiniest parts of your body, from head to toe. And if you think of your body as a machine, your brain would be the control room, with millions of buttons and levers for all kinds of important jobs. With an enthusiastic and warmly humorous text, medical doctor Roopa Farooki familiarizes kids with terms like cerebellum and brain stem along with the workings of the nervous system, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the limbic system, and more. With colorful illustrations by award-winning artist Viola Wang, The Brilliant Brain explores not only how different parts of the brain work, but also how they work together. An author's note suggests handy tips for keeping your own brain healthy"-- - Random House, Inc.
Introducing a lively new picture book on a very popular topicâthe human body. Award-winning author Dr. Roopa Farooki explores the wonderful workings of the brain.
Every second of every day, something is happening in even the tiniest parts of your body, from head to toe. And if you think of your body as a machine, your brain would be the control room, with millions of buttons and levers for all kinds of important jobs. With an enthusiastic and warmly humorous text, medical doctor Roopa Farooki familiarizes kids with terms like cerebellum and brain stem along with the workings of the nervous system, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the limbic system, and more. With colorful illustrations by award-winning artist Viola Wang, The Brilliant Brain explores not only how different parts of the brain work, but also how they work together. An authorâs note suggests handy tips for keeping your own brain healthy.
