Book excerpt: The Mouse Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, Second Edition has been the acknowledged reference in this field since the publication of the first edition, and is now available in a Compact Edition. This will provide a more affordable option for students, as well as researchers needing an additional lab atlas. This version includes the coronal diagrams delineating the entire brain as well as the introductory text from the Deluxe edition. It is an essential reference for anyone studying the mouse brain or related species.* Includes 100 detailed diagrams of the coronal set delineating the entire mouse brain * Compact edition of the most comprehensive and accurate mouse brain atlas available* Contains minor updates and revisions from the full edition