Author, illustrator and Neuroscientist Dr Matteo
Farinella, is back with another brilliant publication following the success of
his previous book about the brain,
Neurocomic.
In The
Senses, Farinella combines science with history to produce a phenomenal
piece of work that educates, stimulates and entertains using exquisitely
detailed black and white illustrations in graphic art, as the companion to his
text.
Each of the five senses is introduced individually
through an interesting approach to teaching and learning. The complex becomes
simple, when the scientists that pioneered various aspects of each sense, are
introduced. They take us with Diane, a traveller through the senses via her
augmented virtual reality device, on a journey of information, exploration and
explanation of our senses, how they work, and why.
For those with enquiring minds interested in this
field of science, that have questioned why things taste the way they do; why
animals can see and hear things humans can’t, and why the nose speaks the language of memory and emotions, this book will
intrigue and absorb you.
There is an outstanding list of Notes on many of
the scientists whose contributions to science were used. The Recommended
Reading will send science fans straight to research areas and libraries to seek
out the listed books whose poetic titles sound like music. The Senses will make a valuable addition to any personal bookshelf
and school or community library.
Title:
The Senses
Author/
Illustrator: Dr Matteo Farinella
Publisher:
Walker Books, $24.99
Publication
Date: February 2018
Format:
Hardcover
ISBN:
9781910620175
For
ages: 12+
Type: Middle Non-Fiction
