Books with author Vicki Cobb

Complete with smelling experiments, this collageillustrated book with simple text explains the hows and whys of our sense of smella sense honed in infancy.

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Describes the qualities of fats and oils, sugars, starches, waxes, and plastics, and explains why these substances are important

Describes how the sense of touch works and includes simple experiments to demonstrate different sensations.

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Discusses what causes rot and the role it plays in the cycle of living things and presents facts about mold, bacteria, and mildew. Includes experiments.

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Encourages youngsters to use their imaginations in making art works and treats from various foods

A presentation of up-to-date scientific knowledge on the question of why dinosaurs disappeared from the face of the earth

Demonstrations accompanied by explanations illustrate how and why the senses can be fooled.

The second black man to be appointed to the Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas has achieved what few people - no matter their race - can aspire to. To get there, Thomas had to endure years of struggle, starting with his upbringing in rural Georgia. In this book, read about the ascent of a man driven to achieve success.

Explains how the sense of sight works and offers simple experiments to investigate.