Neuroscience Breakthroughs
Will be published approx. on 25. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
979-8-88770-350-3 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the science, stories, and future of brain research in this engaging introduction to neuroscience.
Neuroscience Breakthroughs takes readers on a fascinating journey through the human brain-how it works, how it can heal, and how scientists are unlocking its secrets. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., Neuroscience Breakthroughs introduces young readers to the people and discoveries shaping the future of neuroscience.
From the story of Phineas Gage to cutting-edge research on brain-computer interfaces, real-world examples and profiles of Mayo Clinic experts bring the science to life. Readers will learn about:
The link between smell and memory
Miniature lab-grown brains used to study autism
AI that can translate thoughts into words
Brain-computer interfaces that help people move and communicate
With a focus on curiosity, innovation, and empathy, this book empowers kids to explore the wonders of the brain and imagine the future of medicine.
With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
Neuroscience Breakthroughs takes readers on a fascinating journey through the human brain-how it works, how it can heal, and how scientists are unlocking its secrets. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., Neuroscience Breakthroughs introduces young readers to the people and discoveries shaping the future of neuroscience.
From the story of Phineas Gage to cutting-edge research on brain-computer interfaces, real-world examples and profiles of Mayo Clinic experts bring the science to life. Readers will learn about:
The link between smell and memory
Miniature lab-grown brains used to study autism
AI that can translate thoughts into words
Brain-computer interfaces that help people move and communicate
With a focus on curiosity, innovation, and empathy, this book empowers kids to explore the wonders of the brain and imagine the future of medicine.
With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Sixth Grade, Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
4-c Photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 221 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-88770-350-3 (9798887703503)
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Pat McCaw, M.D., is a family practice physician and children's author from Eldridge, Iowa. She is passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. In addition to writing, she practices family medicine part-time and is a faculty physician at a medical residency program. Pat teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology. If she has any free time, she loves to hike and fish while spending time with her family. Her dog, Poppy, rules the household. Pat's website and blog is found at www.patmccawauthor.com
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., Mayo Clinic as a consultant and chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at the clinic's Florida campus and is the author of Becoming Dr. Q. Named one of the one hundred most influential Hispanics in 2008, Dr. Q was also selected by Popular Science magazine as one of their Annual Brilliant Ten. Along with appearances on such shows as NOVA, CNN with Sanjay Gupta, CBS news with Katie COURIC, NBC's The Today Show, as well as on National Public Radio, Dr. Q has been featured as the subject of an episode of the Netflix limited series The Surgeon's Cut..
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., Mayo Clinic as a consultant and chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at the clinic's Florida campus and is the author of Becoming Dr. Q. Named one of the one hundred most influential Hispanics in 2008, Dr. Q was also selected by Popular Science magazine as one of their Annual Brilliant Ten. Along with appearances on such shows as NOVA, CNN with Sanjay Gupta, CBS news with Katie COURIC, NBC's The Today Show, as well as on National Public Radio, Dr. Q has been featured as the subject of an episode of the Netflix limited series The Surgeon's Cut..