sound

"Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step by step instructions on making a paper cup telephone while encouraging further exploration on sound. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the science of light and sound through seven simple experiments that can be done at home. Includes step-by-step instructions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in wind is turned into a music download. It explains the science behind sound, how it can be measured, recorded and stored, what happens in a recording studio, and how our ears hear sound. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries."--.

As she walks with her mother to a farmer's market, Penelope hears the melodies of the city from musicians, bicycle bells, and more until one instrument beckons and fills her with magic. Includes author's note about her first encounter with the violin.

Clicks, clacks, bangs, and booms; there are sounds everywhere we go, but what is special about sounds? With the help of this thrilling book, readers will be excited to find out. Vibrant images and engaging language will attract readers of many levels, even those who aren't usually drawn to scientific material.

Explores the idea of sound in space, discussing what the "Big Bang' might have sounded like, what happens when a spacecraft and a comet meet, who first studied radio astronomy and more.

Text and color photographs explore sound effect artists who work on movies and television shows.

"A book for young readers that explains the properties of light and sound through modeling"--Provided by publisher.

Explores sound and related vibrations.

"Which animal has the best hearing? Just how fast is a supersonic plane? [This book] . . . answers all these intriguing questions about the science of sound, and much more"--Provided by publisher.