The Nervous System: 6 (Building Blocks of Life Science 1/Hardcover) - Hardcover

Midthun, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0716678659 ISBN 13: 9780716678656

Publisher: World Book, Inc., 2016

Synopsis

This graphic nonfiction book introduces the nervous system of the human body. The Building Blocks of Life Science volumes feature whimsical characters to guide young readers through topics exploring the human body systems. Full-page or full-spread diagrams detail the different parts of each body system. The science is as sound as the presentation is fun! The volumes include a glossary, an additional resource list, and an index. Several spreads in each volume are illustrated with photographs to help clarify concepts and facts.

About this title

Review

A brave, unflinching look at mental illness...a revelation. -- Vancouver Sun

A weird and brilliant memoir...as terrifying as any in the thriller rack at the drug store. -- Toronto Star

Candid, merciless, funny, horrific, insightful – often all at once -- Locus Magazine

Nervous System is not just a compelling memoir, it’s an important one...harrowingly authentic and poignantly understated. -- National Post

About the Author

Jan Lars Jensen had his first novel, Shiva 3000, listed in the Guardian as one of the top ten fantasy novels of all time. He lives in Halifax, Canada, and online at www.jensen.ca.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Book, Inc.
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716678659
• ISBN 13: 9780716678656
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Hiti Samuel
• Number of pages: 34