Sam's Science: I Know Why I Brush My Teeth [Hardcover]

Kate Rowan (Author), Katharine McEwen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 1999 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Sam's Science

Sam learns about his teeth and why it is important to keep them clean with regular brushing.

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From Kirkus Reviews

Sam tackles a new subject in the Sam's Science series (I Know How We Fight Germs, 1999, etc.); this time, he and his mother put their easy banter to good use in a running conversation on proper dental hygiene, as well as details about adult and baby teeth, parts of a tooth, types of teeth, and their functions. Following the formula established earlier in the series, the mother is full of information, while Sam is full of jokes; his question, ``What's the floor stuff for anyway?'' prompts her explanation of fluoride. Other related termse.g., plaque, enamel, dentin, incisorsare accentuated in bold letters within the text for easy identification. ``Holes'' in the teeth are referred to throughout, though never labeled as cavities. The importance of brushing is emphasized; flossing is not mentioned. Simply drawn diagrams of teeth fit easily into the friendly cartoon format, rendered in the colors of every toothbrush on the rack. (Picture book. 4-7) -- Copyright ©1999, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (July 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763605042
• ISBN-13: 978-0763605049
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Know Why I Brush My Teeth, December 15, 1999

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This review is from: Sam's Science: I Know Why I Brush My Teeth (Hardcover)

This book tells about your teeth, and to brush and keep them clean. An excellent, rather a "wordy" book about teeth - lots of facts included. Contains color illustrations and I would recommend this one to K through the 4th grade. Also recommended reading for parents and teachers.