Resources for Teachers

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
301-443-1124
This Web site contains information about drug abuse as well as sections designed specifically for parents, teachers, and students.

NIDA DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center
877-NIDA-NIH (877-643-2644; TTY/TDD: 240-645-0228)
Order our materials free of charge in English or Spanish.

The Amazing Brain. Ornstein, R., & Thompson, R. F.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1991.
This uniquely illustrated, comprehensive presentation of the numerous and complex functions of the brain is an ideal source for health educators and older students.

Brain Basics: Know Your Brain
Provides an excellent overview of the architecture and functions of the brain.

Resources for Students

Neuroscience for Kids
Useful for both adults and children, this Web site contains information on the brain and neurotransmission, activities, experiments, pictures, and other resources.

The Physical Brain. Byrnie, F.
Woodbridge, CT: Blackbirch Press, Inc., 2001.
This book, part of The Amazing Brain series, uses a variety of illustrations and pictures to describe the development, functions, and specializations of the brain. The book also contains an overview of neurotransmission.

The Great Brain Book: An Inside Look at the Inside of Your Head. Newquist, H.P.
New York: Scholastic Reference, 2005.
The Great Brain Book uses medical illustrations, cartoon illustrations, and interesting photographs to tell the complete story of the brain, from the history of the brain to the future of brain science.