waves

Identifies the common properties of all waves, explains the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves, and between sound and electromagnetic waves, looks at how waves are influenced by distortions, and discusses the causes of tsunamis, tsunami warning systems, and the devastating tsunami in Indonesia in December 2004.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe how waves form, explaining the importance of wind and the different kinds of waves.

Contains step-by-step directions for constructing wave making models and more than fifty experiments using these models to discover the world of waves.

An exploration of sound, light, and radiation that explains what they are and discusses the anatomy of a wave, hearing, the science of music, seeing light, color, and more. Includes a glossary and resources.

Text and illuminative color diagrams describe the science of water waves, sound waves, light waves, radio waves, and earthquake waves.

Provides an overview of how an earthquake becomes a tsunami. Describes what causes earthquakes; where fault lines, tectonic plates, and volcanoes are located; the effects of the 2004 tsunami; and how to prevent loss of life from tsunamis. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

A wordless book in which a young girl experiences the power of ocean waves.