Describes the various parts of the nervous system and how the brain works, and discusses the effects of injuries and diseases, the nervous system in other animals, and related topics.

Includes index.

Thinking about the nervous system -- Supercomputer, superhighway -- Running automatically -- Peripheral nerves -- Know your noggin -- How it all works -- Your changing brain -- Diseases and disorders -- Keep your brain in shape! -- Other animals' nervous systems -- Use your brain.