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Brain Facts (Gray Matter) by Louis Vera-PortocarreroEnglish | 30 Dec. 2006 | ISBN: 0791089568 | 113 Pages | PDF | 4 MBIdentifies the unusual facts that surround the study of the human brain. This title also takes a look at how the brain works, where in the brain its major functions reside, and how the different parts of the brain interact with each other to produce the human experience.Editorial ReviewsFrom BooklistThis offering from the Gray Matter series homes in on a number of topics related to the brain and how it functions. Topics presented in the 10 chapters include neurons, the senses, the autonomic nervous system, sleep, and language. Vera-Portocarrero cannot be accused of talking down to his audience. The terminology is more technical than in most books written for young people, and many high-school students will find themselves challenged by the difficult reading level and the dry writing style. Still, researchers may find useful information here. Abundant endmatter concludes, and colorful illustrations and diagrams help to elucidate the complicated material. For larger collections. Phelan, CarolynCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedAbout the AuthorEric H. Chudler, Ph.D., is a research professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.