Eyes and Ears
In true show and tell style, "Eyes and Ears" illustrates and teaches the wonderful science behind sight and sound.
Every day we use our eyes and ears to explore the world around us. Did you know that six tiny muscles hold each eyeball steady in the sockets of your head? Also, without the brain, we wouldn't be able to see or hear. The ears contain the three smallest bones in the body: the hammer, anvil, and stirrup. In addition to hearing, ears help you to keep your balance.
Geared towards the lower secondary grades, "Eyes and Ears" is a very clear and concise book filled with valuable information. This detailed volume is easy to understand with a smooth narrative that encourages the reader to continuing turning the pages.
The 15 full-color actual photos document the inside and outside of the organs. The illustrations are labeled clearly showing the mechanics of these biological machines. Optical illusions are pictured to demonstrate the role of the brain in the processes of seeing and hearing.
Seymour Simon has written over 200 award-winning science books about animals, anatomy, astronomy, earth science, and vehicles. "Eyes and Ears" is one of the most recent additions to his series and is one worth having. It's an excellent choice for introducing your K-3rd grader to these two body parts, but will also be appreciated by older children as a reference for reports or to satisfy a curiosity of how the human body is wired.
