sounds

Presents nearly thirty color-illustrated poems featuring a variety of sounds, from burps and hiccups to the clatter of buses and breakfasts.

Disturbed by the many peculiar sounds he hears while trying to get to sleep, Little Mouse repeatedly asks to get into bed with Big Mouse.

The sounds of the big city are brought to life in labeled pictures showing such sources as boat and car horns, tapping heels, and construction equipment.

When a warthog sneezes while carrying soup to the table, he begins an onomatopoeic chain reaction that involves the whole family.

Explains essential facts about sound, including human voices, how musical instruments work, echoes, and ultrasound. Includes experiments.

A musician and naturalist describes how the noise of humans is drowning out the sounds of nature and paints a picture of the relationship and connection between natural sounds and music that is becoming increasingly difficult to hear.

Explains the basic concepts of sound, using simple experiments to reinforce understanding of its scientific principles.

Explores how to make sounds and simple music with everyday objects.

Much to the distress of his parents and classmates, the only way Gerald communicates is through boings, toots, and whistles.