An illustrated introduction to our sense of taste, describing its importance, how the tongue distinguishes between bitter, salty, sour, and sweet tasting things; why people have different tastes and preferences; and more. Includes instruction for a related activity.
Rose Edelstein, on the eve of her ninth birthday, bites into her mother's lemon-chocolate cake and is immediately aware of the hidden secrets the members of her family hold.
Explains the science behind the sense of taste, looks at the role of the tongue in tasting, identifies the five tastes, discusses the link between taste and other senses, and examines ways to make food more flavorful.
Photographs and simple text teach young readers about the sense of taste. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Photographs and simple text teach young readers about the sense of taste. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.