Describes the parts of the mouth and how they function and discusses why things taste different to different people, the relationship between smell and taste, the sense of taste in animals, and more.
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Grade 4-6-Highly readable titles that contain a considerable amount of information. Hearing examines sound waves, how sound is measured, the outer and inner ears, and the brain and hearing. Smell details the structure of the nose, discusses the role of the brain in smelling, smell and taste, and scent memories. Taste covers taste buds and taste cells, taste and smell, "Supertasters," and other topics. The colorful, well-placed diagrams and photos with informative captions will help children understand the concepts presented. However, the placement of chapter headings is somewhat confusing. They are located at the top of odd-numbered pages even though chapters begin on even-numbered pages. Steve Parker's "The Human Body" series (Watts, 1989; o.p.) is comparable in content, but not as well written. Anna Sandeman's Senses (Copper Beach, 1995), aimed at a slightly younger audience, is not as comprehensive.
Peg Glisson, Mendon Center Elementary School, Pittsford, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Peg Glisson, Mendon Center Elementary School, Pittsford, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Clearly written, this attractive series will be useful for elementary-school units on the senses." -- Booklist, March 1, 2000
"These titles contain excellent coverage of the individual topics....The material is filled with information and enjoyable to read." -- Appraisal-Science Books for Young People, Spring/Summer/Fall 2000
"These titles contain excellent coverage of the individual topics....The material is filled with information and enjoyable to read." -- Appraisal-Science Books for Young People, Spring/Summer/Fall 2000
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