Timely ideas and information, with daily updates. Frequently Asked Questions Thousands of web sites for educators and students. Support for long-term classroom planning and professional development. Information covering important topics for today's educators and parents. The book begins with a simple introduction to the anatomy of the brain, neurons, and spinal cord.
Readers can test their short term memory by taking the test provided in the book.
The author, who is conducting an experiment to see how well people remember things as they grow older, invites readers to join his research by mailing him their results on the enclosed postcard. The illustrations include colorful diagrams that depict the the axons, dendrites, and synapses of a neuron, optical illusions, and the embryonic development of the brain.