Books About The Nervous System

The Best The Nervous System Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about the nervous system? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About The Nervous System

Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1983

Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn

By Melvin Berger, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets behind sneezing, shivering, and more reflexes.

40 pages· 1,126 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 156 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Explore the fascinating world of reflexes with this engaging picture book. Learn why your body sneezes in dusty rooms, shivers after a bath, and yawns when tired. Budding scientists will uncover the mysteries of these involuntary actions and enjoy fun experiments to try at home. Dive into a colorful journey that answers curious questions about everyday bodily reactions.
The Brain
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1997

The Brain

Explore the brain's mysteries and its role in human innovation and adaptation.

32 pages· 2,350 words· Est. 27 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 146 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Explore the wonders of the human brain, the organ that powers every thought and action. From first steps to technological breakthroughs, this book reveals how our brains enable us to learn and adapt. With engaging text and vivid photographs, young readers will uncover the mysteries of this vital organ. Perfect for budding scientists and school projects, this journey into the brain's workings will captivate and educate.
The Nervous System
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2008

The Nervous System

How does the body's message network let you move, think and feel?

48 pages
3.9 Goodreads · 14 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: A True Book introduction to the human nervous system for grades 3 to 5: the brain, spinal cord and nerves, how they work together, what happens when something goes wrong, and how to protect them from damage.
Your Amazing Brain
Picture Book · 2011

Your Amazing Brain

What is the body's control center, and how does it help you think, feel and move?

32 pages· 2,183 words
3.2 Goodreads · 5 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: A nonfiction reader about the brain: how it runs the body, takes in the senses, stores memories and helps you learn. Each Smart Words Reader teaches 20 science vocabulary words.