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Author/Editor: John Kurtz
ISBN 10:0486480380
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How do we feel the difference between hot and cold weather? How do we know when something is wet or dry? Our sense of touch connects us to our world, and this book explains how. Young readers will learn how an animal's sense of touch differs from ours and other fascinating facts. Educational fun for ...  read more
 


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Product Description:

How do we feel the difference between hot and cold weather? How do we know when something is wet or dry? Our sense of touch connects us to our world, and this book explains how. Young readers will learn how an animal's sense of touch differs from ours and other fascinating facts. Educational fun for ages 5 and up.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486480380
ISBN 13: 9780486480381
Author/Editor: John Kurtz
Format: Book
Grade level: Preschool - 3 (ages 4 - 8)
Page Count: 32
Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11
Publication date: November 2011

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