Baby Loves the Five Senses: Smell!

Author Ruth Spiro
Illustrated by Irene Chan
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$8.99 US
7"W x 7"H x 0.55"D  
On sale Aug 18, 2020 | 20 Pages | 9781623541538
Up to Preschool
Reading Level: Lexile AD490L | Fountas & Pinnell M

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From the duo behind the wildly popular Baby Loves Science series comes a spinoff perfect for little scientists discovering their own amazing powers: Baby Loves the Five Senses!

Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this book explores the world of smell. A trip to the farmers' market inspires an exploration of the olfactory sense in this engaging, toddler-friendly account.

What is a smell? How does Baby's nose work? What are some of the many scents that Baby can sniff? Learn these and more with Irene Chan's bright, kid-friendly illustrations and Ruth Spiro's age-appropriate, scientifically-vetted text.
Ruth Spiro is an award-winning children's book author and freelance writer whose articles, essays, and stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies. Her debut picture book, Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist (Dutton), won awards from Writer's Digest and Willamette Writers and was a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. View titles by Ruth Spiro
Irene Chan enjoys making beautiful things. She is an art director, designer, artist, amateur photographer, and illustrator. View titles by Irene Chan

Classroom Activities for Baby Loves the Five Senses: Smell!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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From the duo behind the wildly popular Baby Loves Science series comes a spinoff perfect for little scientists discovering their own amazing powers: Baby Loves the Five Senses!

Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this book explores the world of smell. A trip to the farmers' market inspires an exploration of the olfactory sense in this engaging, toddler-friendly account.

What is a smell? How does Baby's nose work? What are some of the many scents that Baby can sniff? Learn these and more with Irene Chan's bright, kid-friendly illustrations and Ruth Spiro's age-appropriate, scientifically-vetted text.

Author

Ruth Spiro is an award-winning children's book author and freelance writer whose articles, essays, and stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies. Her debut picture book, Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist (Dutton), won awards from Writer's Digest and Willamette Writers and was a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year. View titles by Ruth Spiro
Irene Chan enjoys making beautiful things. She is an art director, designer, artist, amateur photographer, and illustrator. View titles by Irene Chan

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Classroom Activities for Baby Loves the Five Senses: Smell!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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