sound

Explore the world of sound with engaging text, real life examples and fun step-by-step experiments. This book brings the science of sound to life, explaining the concepts then getting kids to be hands-on scientists!.

Describes the steps to becoming a successful disc jockey, including finding the right equipment, mixing songs, playing for crowds, and self-promotion.

A baby owl flies through the night, listening carefully to different sounds as he tries to find Mommy Owl.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a sound engineer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and dailyjob tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included"--Provided by publisher.

"Sounds are all around us. Some sounds are loud. Others are quiet. Some sounds are high. Others are low. The sounds that we hear travel as sound waves"--Back cover.

Sound and light aren’t just sensations picked up by our senses—they’re examples of science at work in the wonderful world around us! Budding scientists will delight in the text’s age-appropriate experiments, which are made easy through step-by-step instructions and photos. Each experiment is accompanied by a question-and-answer feature that answers common questions encountered while experimenting, and a concluding quiz tests reader’s knowledge of these important science concepts.

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the sights and sounds of nature in each season of the year.

"Includes a complete overview of recording as it's done by most musicians and producers today--in the home studio ... [Describes] everything from how microphones work to specific techniques for recording drums, individual instruments, vocals, and much more"--Provided by publisher.