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Romanek, Trudee

Wow!: The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about the Five Senses

40 pp. | Kids Can | October, 2004 | Trade ISBN 1-55337-629-3 $14.95 | Paper ISBN 1-55337-630-7 $7.95
(3) 4-6 Mysterious You series. Illustrated by Rose Cowles. A description of a 1958 experiment in sensory deprivation introduces a quirky exploration of our senses. The informal text includes anecdotes, anatomy lessons, and some medical history. Eight activities and other simple experiments inspire hands-on experience with the concepts introduced--e.g., trying to thread a needle with one eye closed demonstrates the importance of depth perception. Cartoony illustrations appear throughout. Ind.
Reviewer: Gail Hedges

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