Reviewed with Connie Goldsmith's
Neurological Disorders.
Gr. 6-10. The focus of both of these books in the new Amazing Brain series is on what happens to the brain when it is affected by disease, injury, or drugs. For example, Addiction examines the ways in which the chemicals in various drugs, ranging from nicotine to heroin, affect the brain and how dependency develops. It makes a nice supplement to the many other sources on drug use that tend to deal more with the legal, moral, and social issues. Neurological Disorders focuses on such diseases and conditions as Alzheimer's, autism, meningitis, cerebral palsy, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's disease. Each short section describes how the disease may damage the brain and what treatments are used. The latest research is covered, with explanations as to why many of the conditions still leave scientists baffled. In both books, the information is condensed, straightforward, and readable, supplemented by excellent color diagrams. A glossary, bibliography, list of Web sites, and a short index are appended in both books. Todd Morning
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Review
"A glossary, books, suggested Web sites, and index make these books useful for research. Recommended."
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The Book Report (February 2002) (
Book Report 20020201)
"The chapters in each title of this series are very brief and all are heavily illustrated with photographs."
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The Book Report (February 2002) (
Book Report 20011001)
"Overall, this is a great book to use as a resource during the study of the human body."
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Science Books & Film (February 2002) (
Science Books & Films )
"The focus of both of these books in the new 'Amazing Brain' series is on what happens to the brain when it is affected by disease, injury, or drugs. The latest research is covered, with explanations as to why many of the conditions still leave scientists baffled. The information is condensed, straightforward, and readable, supplemented by excellent color diagrams."
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Booklist (February 2002) (
Booklist )
