Fowler Public Library

How do we learn about the world around us? One good way is to use our senses. Our senses give us five different ways to explore the world. But how do they do that? Read this book to find out!

How do we know when it's time to eat? Sometimes, it's because we smell something yummy cooking! Early readers dive nose-first into the world of the smells around them, including bad smells like a garbage dump or good smells like apple pie. Accessible language and strong picture-text correlation introduces readers to all of the things the nose knows!

Hearing is an important sense for those just beginning to explore the world. From the chirping of birds to the sound of cars and trucks, a good sense of hearing can teach people a lot about the beauty and dangers of the world around them. In this exciting book, early readers learn how hearing impacts their world. Full-color photographs also provide a strong picture-text correlation, while a picture glossary helps enhance vocabulary skills.

Children describe all the things that they see throughout the day, from the Sun to a hippo at the zoo.

Touch is one of the earliest senses we develop. It's easy to understand: just reach out and grab it! Beginning readers are, given an opportunity to explore a world of textures in this book. From rough surfaces like sand to smooth cloths and silks, the contrast between sensations makes for a learning experience at every turn. Full-color photographs provide strong picture-text correlation to enhance comprehension of this basic science concept.

A simple presentation of the five senses, demonstrating some ways we use them.

Children about the five senses through colorful illustrations and simple text.

What do you know about the sense of hearing? Our senses help us observe and understand our world. This curricular topic is explored though an integrated approach to learning with embedded SEL questions and family/educator engagement tips at the beginning and end of each book. Engaging photos and leveled text help teach young readers about their senses, and questions encourage readers to think like a scientist.

There are many ways to test your senses. Find out all about smelling, tasting, feeling, hearing and seeing.

Presents the sense of vision using simple text and colorful illustrations.