Book: How Your Brain Works

Unlock the mysteries of your brain through real, hands-on experiments.

How Your Brain Works takes students on a journey through neuroscience — not with abstract diagrams, but with experiments they can do themselves. Written by the founders of Backyard Brains and grounded in real electrophysiology, this book bridges the gap between textbook neuroscience and lived experience.

What's inside:

• Accessible explanations of neurons, action potentials, sensory processing, and motor control
• Step-by-step experiments using Backyard Brains hardware
• Illustrations and diagrams designed for students and curious learners

Who it's for:

• Middle and high school science classrooms
• Undergraduate neuroscience courses
• Self-directed learners and homeschool families
• Anyone who owns a SpikerBox and wants to go deeper

The perfect companion to any Backyard Brains kit — turns a cool demo into a lasting education.