sound-waves

Layla and the Bots visit the Surfside Rescue Center, where they meet a dolphin named Splash, who will only eat when the music is playing, but is very picky about the music--so Layla and the Bots build a machine that uses the sound waves Splash communicates with to change the music.

"A book for young readers explaining how sound moves"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of sound and engineering.

"Sounds help us understand the world around us. This engaging title provides a close-up look at the science behind different sounds. Readers discover how sound waves travel through different matter and learn about concepts such as echoes, volume, and pitch. Accessible language and relatable examples support reader comprehension"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces electromagnetic and mechanical waves, discussing the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and vibrations.

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

Explores sound waves, describing what they are and how they work to produce sound.

Photographs and simple text explain sound waves and describe loud, quiet, high, and low sounds.

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