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Looking at Senses Do you know
- you have about 100 "receptors" on the tip of each finger?
- the worlds best sense of smell belongs to an insect?
- food tastes different in space, and no one knows why?
- every person has a "blind spot" at the back of each eye?
These are only a few of the amazing facts with which Looking at Senses introduces you to the fascinating and mysterious world of the senses. With David Suzuki as your guide, you will discover how your senses work, and how animal and insect senses compare to your own. And have you ever thought about machines that can "see" and "hear"? Well youll read all about that new technology and more in Looking at Senses. Wouldnt you like to
- find out where the most sensitive places on your skin are?
- see sound waves your voice makes?
- play "eye-spy" with your own periscope?
- see if you can send thought messages to a friend?
Filled with exciting projects and activities and extremely well illustrated, Looking at Senses is a great way for kids and their parents to participate in the science adventure.
About the Author
DAVID SUZUKI, a professor of genetics at the University of British Columbia, is the host of the award-winning television series, "The Nature of Things." He is also the author of several other books. BARBARA HEHNER is a writer and editor who has worked with David Suzuki on all the Looking At books. She has edited over 50 other childrens books.
Table of Contents
Senses in Your Skin.
How Do You Smell Things?.
How Do You Taste Things?.
How Do You See?.
More About Colors and Light.
How Do You Hear?.
More About Sounds.
Some Other Senses--and ESP.
Inventions to Stretch Our Senses.
Index.