"This ... book describes the properties of sound waves, how they move, and the way our ears catch them. Readers will learn how sound waves travel through different mediums and be amazed by the different ways sound waves are used in real life, such as for communication with animals and deep-sea exploration. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to experiment with sound waves to achieve different sounds."--Publisher....

A simple introduction to sounds, how they are made and travel, how the ears work, and why sounds can be loud or soft and high or low. Includes experiments.

Photographs and text provide a scientific introduction to sound, explaining what sound is, how it travels, how sounds get made.

An introduction to sound, including discussions of the sound barrier and volume, all aspects of sound readers might need to know for science class, and more.

Sound pounds and crinkles. It whispers and shouts. What makes sound? Why are sounds different? This simple, colorful book teaches kids the basics of their noisy world.

Simple text and illustrations provide young readers with an introduction to what sound waves are.

Introduces early readers to sound and how it plays a part in their everyday lives, including how sound is made, how it travels, and how we can hear it. Additional facts and graphic organizers such as charts and graphs provide more information about physics concepts.

Loud sounds, quiet sounds, and musical instruments are just some of the topics touched on in this stimulating resource. Using phonetically uncomplicated words, children are able to confidently read and better understand how sound travels to their ears. Children are also given instructions on how to make their own musical instrument.

"In 2011, without warning, a skyscraper in South Korea began to shake uncontrollably and was immediately evacuated. Was it an earthquake? A terrorist attack? No one seemed quite sure. The actual cause emerged later: Twenty-three middle-aged Koreans were having a Tae Bo fitness class in the office gym on the twelfth floor. Their beats had inadvertently matched the building's natural frequency, and this coincidence caused the building to shake at an...

"This book introduces the concept of sound waves in a relatable, child-centered way. Readers will discover that matter must vibrate to make sound and that sound can make matter vibrate. They will also learn how sound waves are used for communication and be able to demonstrate this knowledge by creating their own sound devices"--