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Description
This book is a basic introduction to how our bodies feel sensations, exploring such topics as skin receptors, pressure, hot and cold, and pain.
Quick Summary
This is one of those cool science books that makes you want to poke and prod everything after reading it just in a smart way. "How Do We Feel and Touch?" explains exactly why your skin tingles when someone tickles you, why a bee sting hurts way more than a gentle poke, and why your tongue can feel the difference between ice cream and hot soup. It's perfect for curious kids who constantly ask "why does that feel like that?" and for parents who are tired of guessing at explanations. The book keeps things simple enough for early readers but smart enough that even older elementary kids will learn something new. If your kid loved "Guts" by Joyce Grant, they'll probably want to grab this one next because it covers a similar "gross but fascinating" body topic. One heads-up: there's a small illustration of a bee sting in there, so if your little one is sensitive to that kind of thing, maybe preview it first. Overall, it's a quick, fun read that turns everyday sensations into a mini science adventure.