vision

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vision

The sense of sight

2008
Explains how sight works, looks at the parts of the eye, and discusses animals and sight, and eye safety.

Why do some people wear glasses?

1993
Briefly describes how our eyes work, various vision problems, and how glasses can help us see better.

The eye and seeing

1989
The structure of the eye, how the brain interprets information received from the retina via the optical nerve, modern corrective eye surgery techniques, and how to take care of your eyesight.

Eyes and ears

2003
Describes the anatomy of the eye and ear, how those organs function and some ways in which they may malfunction, and how the brain is also involved in our seeing and hearing.

Out of sight

pictures of hidden worlds
2000
Shows pictures of objects which are too small, too far away, or too fast to see without mechanical assistance such as microscopes, telescopes, X-rays, and other techniques.

How do our eyes see?

1998
A basic introduction to how our bodies see, exploring such topics as light and dark, color, and glasses.

My eyes are for seeing

1998
Rhyming text points out that the eyes can see all things in the world including colors, shapes, and sizes.

Sight

1994
Simple test and activities help preschoolers and beginning readers learn about their sense of sight.

Seeing

1995
Photographs and text illustrate how we use our eyes to drive, read, and see things big and small and far away or close up.

Eyes

injury, illness and health
2009
Presents an introduction to the eyes, explaining what they are, how they work, and their function in the human body; looks at some of the illnesses and injuries that can affect eyes; and offers advice on how to keep the eyes healthy.

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