Helen BorelThe Hippo Campus: The Interactive Brain Book: Fun Learning for Science Lovers

This book finds the sweet spot of young people's interest in science, presented in a fun and visually entertaining way. This is not a book for little kids, though they can certainly be read to, enjoy all the bold images, and learn about the brain. I think the best audience starts around 8 or 9 and extends into the teens, and of course adults who enjoy this kind of presentation, usually in tandem with sharing it with a young person. Dr. Borel clearly knows her material, and she has found a most interesting way to present it. More than focusing on the hippocampus, Dr. Borel teaches about the whole brain and how it shapes who we are, how we learn, and most of all how we remember. I bought it for a young teen, but I found myself reading it twice before I even gave it to her. I highly recommend this easy introduction to that part of ourselves that matters so much. I hope she follows up with more books about the human body, or even science in general. I went over and looked at her blog, and I was most impressed by her desire to interest young people in medical science. This book is a great first step.

I was so intrigued to see this book and even more so when I saw the subject matter!I am a total nerd who tutored A&P in college so this is as much for my pleasure as it is the kids! Awesome book, tons of info and great photos!

I gave this to my nephew for his birthday (who is a little budding scientist) and he Loves this book! Keeps telling my all the cool stuff he learned about the brain and behaviors. and i actually learned quite a bit myself i didn't know! The illustrations are thoughtful and a delight as well. He loves the tear out poster.