Synopses & Reviews
"Super book... sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love 'to do science' at home."--
School Library JournalEven young children can understand the science behind the five senses, thanks to these simple explanations and safe experiments. Do people with big ears hear better than people with small ones? Test it out by making paper "ear trumpets" that amplify sound. Or, using everyday items, create an optical device that magnifies objects. Kids will learn what makes things feel hot and cold, how scratch and sniff cards work, why salt is salty and sugar sweet, and how all the senses work together.
Synopsis
Even young children can understand the science behind sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, thanks to these simple explanations and safe, easy experiments. With a drinking glass, water, plastic wrap, tape, spoon, small toy, and an adult's help, create an optical device that magnifies objects. Kids will learn what makes things feel hot and cold, how scratch and sniff cards work, why you can't taste well when you've got a cold, and how all the senses work together.
Synopsis
Even young children can understand the science of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste, thanks to these simple explanations and safe, easy experiments. “Super book. Each of the five senses is explained using correct terminology...followed by a series of experiments. Colorful cartoons clarify the instructions. This book is sure to be a hit with teachers and children who love ‘to do science at home.”—
School Library Journal.