About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking complex questions about why they feel certain ways or how their body controls their movements. It is an ideal choice for a transition from simple picture books to more dense, fact-filled nonfiction. Part of the popular Horrible Science series, Bulging Brains uses a high-energy, irreverent tone to explain neurological functions, memory, and even the history of brain surgery. While the humor leans into the gross and slightly macabre, it serves a psychological purpose: demystifying the 'scary' medical world through laughter and curiosity. Parents will find this helpful for encouraging a love of STEM in children who might otherwise find science textbooks dry or intimidating. It frames the brain as a powerful, quirky engine, boosting a child's sense of wonder about their own internal capabilities.
