A Story of Molecular Crime...An Amazing Journey in Emma's Brain (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798900567877)

"A Story of Molecular Crime- An Amazing Journey in Emma's Brain" is a fun, friendly adventure that takes young readers on an exciting trip inside the human brain. The story is written in simple, yet enjoyable language that mixes the wonder of neuroscience with the thrilling suspense of your child's favorite action movie, combined with heartwarming family bonding, and a big dollop of humor.

Told through the eyes of Nori, a cheerful neuron, this book follows, 12-year-old Emma after she steps on a rusty nail that causes a serious infection. As the infection spreads, Nori and his brain cell friends jump into action trying to protect Emma from harm. With colorful characters like Nori the neuron, Breaker the sneaky bacteria, Toxo the accomplice who blocks brain signaling, and Gillie the helpful glial cell, the story brings science to life in a way that's easy to follow and full of heart. Kids will learn how the brain works, how neurons talk to each other, how the body fights germs, and why doctors and medicine are so important. This book is just the right prescription to get children inspired and encouraged to learn about science and the brain...