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

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the senses by traveling on the magic school bus in and out of an eye, ear, mouth, nose, and other parts of both human and animal bodies.

University of California psychologist and researcher Lawrence D. Rosenblum explores the astonishing abilities of the five senses, abilities few of us even know we have. Drawing on groundbreaking insights into the brain's neuroplasticity and integrative powers, including findings from his own research, Rosenblum examines how the brain uses the subtlest information to apprehend the world. A blind person, for example, can "see" through batlike echolocation;...

Describes how each of the five senses works to keep people safe and allow them to enjoy the world.

"This photo-illustrated book for young readers describes how the brain senses touch and what we learn about our surroundings through our sense of touch." --

Uses bright illustrations and simple statements to teach kids about the sense of 'taste.' Provides a diagram of the tongue and its taste buds with its locations for sour, salty, bitter, and sweet tastes.

Simple text describes how the tongue uses taste buds, the five flavors we can taste, and how our sense of smell helps us taste. Includes color photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.