Examine both the major aspects of the physiology and anatomy of the brain and central nervous system, as well as some of the processes the brain is responsible for--such as sleep and addiction, laughter and dreaming. Written with a combination of curriculum-based information about the brain and how it works, and high-interest topics experienced in everyday life, GRAY MATTER: EXPLORING THE BRAIN, features the kind of books that readers will pick up for research, and read for pleasure. This series meets national science standards.