One of a series covering all the senses and based on the requirements of the Key Stage One science curriculum, 'Touch' begins by examining different textures and moves on to look at how our skin feels them. It also looks at the importance of touch to people who can't see. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences so making the information accessible to the youngest readers. Notes for parents and teachers include suggestions for learning activities that reinforce the information in the book. The book also includes a list of further reading and resources. Mike Gordon is a highly successful illustrator whose work for Wayland has established a respected information books brand.

 

This book features in the following series: Senses Series, The Senses .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Mandy Suhr is a qualified primary school teacher and experienced children's writer and publisher. The artist, Mike Gordon, specialises in humorous illustrations and has won several awards for his work. He is based in Santa Barbara in California.

This book has the following chapters: Different kinds of texture What is texture? How we feel things People who cannot see Touch games Notes for adults Other books to read