"Our senses are what make life worth living. They allow us to appreciate a sip of an ice-cold drink, the sound of laughter, the touch of a lover. But only recently have incredible advances in sensory biology given us the ability to understand how and why our senses evolved as they have. In Where We Meet the World, biologist Ashley Ward takes readers on a breathtaking tour of how our senses function. Ward looks at not only the five major senses--vision,...

The five senses come alive in this book. Each sense is explored through imaginative illustrations that encourage readers to make the connection between the words on the page and the world around them -- provided by publisher.

"Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are what we rely on to perceive the reality of our world. Our five senses are the conduits that bring us the scent of a freshly brewed cup of coffee or the notes of a favorite song suddenly playing on the radio. But are they really that reliable? The Man Who Tasted Words shows that what we perceive to be absolute truths of the world around us is actually a complex internal reconstruction by our minds and nervous...

Sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing--these five senses help human beings and other animals interpret and interact with their surroundings.

These poetic, inspiring essays offer insights into the world of a gifted woman who was deaf and blind. Helen Keller relates her impressions of life's beauty and promise, perceived through the sensations of touch, smell, and vibration, together with the workings of a powerful imagination. The World I Live In comprises fifteen essays and a poem, "A Chant of Darkness," all of which originally appeared in The Century Magazine. These brief articles include...

Readers will discover how senses work and learn facts about eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and skin.

Sophie listens and watches for the signs of spring--the melting ice, the blue sky--until one day the raindrops come and spring is here.

"How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The sense of touch is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! Every day it starts working the very same moment we wake. It tells us that our pillow feels soft, the floor is hard, the shower is hot, and the juice is cold. Touch also tells us that tickling feels good and bumping into something feels bad. Learn about feeling, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected...

"How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The sense of taste is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! Among many other things, it makes us enjoy food and recognize many different flavors, such as sweet, sour, and salty. In turn, it encourages us to eat and helps us keep strong and healthy. Learn about tasting, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it, with this perfect first introduction to...

"How do we experience the world? Let's learn all about the five senses! The sense of smell is one of our five senses. And it is amazing! It helps us recognize different smells, it brings back memories, and it keeps us safe. Smelling also enhances the taste of what we are eating! Learn about smelling, how it works, and common problems and diseases connected with it, with this perfect first introduction to the sense of smell! ABOUT THE SERIES:The human...