Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe the properties of sound; and provides an understanding of the concepts of wavelength, frequency, amplitude, decibels, sonar, and ultrasound.
Despite the misgivings of her best friend, Joe, nine-year-old Mandie Shaw of the small town of Charley Gap, North Carolina, investigates strange sounds and shadows coming from the woods, and along the way makes a new acquaintance.
Sounds that surround us can be vastly different. Still, the earsplitting blast of a car horn and the melodious chirp of a songbird travel to our ears in the exact same way. This eye-opening book explains how sound travels as well as the connection between sound and energy. Readers will delight in the vibrant panels and enlightening facts, which are conveyed in an accessible and compelling comic-book design. Quiz questions, puzzles, and humor abound in this must-have addition to any elementary science library or class.
"Some sounds are loud and some are soft, but all sounds come from movement and vibrations. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list"--Provided by publisher.