BIG HEAD!
by Pete Rowan & illustrated by John Temperton
A marvelous book about the human brain and head, with spectacular life-size illustrations and see-through pages. Under discussion are the special features of the neck, skull, spinal column, brain, as well as sensory organs of the skull, including eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The brief text is packed with detail, logically organized around useful and descriptive headings, such as “Balance and Coordination: The Cerebellum” and “Brain Filter: The Reticular Formation.” Appropriate for a book on the brain, there’s plenty to think about on every page, and every part of the brain is illustrated with a full-color, labeled drawing. Clear plastic overlays offering pictures of both the inside and outside of brain sections make this of visual interest to younger readers, while teenagers will find the wry text appealing and informative. The cover painting guarantees that the book will fly off the shelf. (index) (Nonfiction. 8-14)