Overview
Books in the The Five Senses series use simple, repetitive text to introduce readers to the five senses and why they are important. Simple graphics illustrate how sensory organs work, and vivid photos show readers the variety of sensations they can experience. In Tasting, readers learn how they use their mouth and nose to sense different flavors.
Synopsis
Books in this series introduce readers to the five senses through simple text and vivid photographs. Each book focuses on one sense and the associated sensory organs. In "Tasting," readers learn how they use their mouth and tongue to taste different flavors.
School Library Journal
K-Gr 2–New readers will have no trouble grasping the plainly presented concepts in these above-average primers. Captioned by one or two short declarative sentences that are slightly rewritten for each volume (“You use your ears to hear sound”; “You use your eyes to see”), a series of clear color photos depict a multicultural cast of a range of ages demonstrating each of the standard senses. Along with being exposed to some new vocabulary (“nostril,” “umami”), children will come away more conscious of their senses, the role of the brain in interpreting sensory input—and also (without the words “blind” and “deaf” being used) that some people lack certain abilities. Each volume closes with a simple quiz and activity notes for adults.