Summary
The Cat shows Nick and Sally how looking closely — with sharp eyes and a magnifier — reveals tiny details you'd otherwise miss. A gentle introduction to careful observation, the heart of science.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Looking closely helps us notice details we usually miss.
- What did the characters notice only when they looked closely?
- What tools help us see tiny things?
- What in our room would you like to look at up close?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: observe, closely, detail, magnifier, notice.
Try it: Look closely at a leaf or your fingertip. Draw two tiny details you see.