wave-motion, theory of

"This ... title introduces readers to the concept of a wave and the patterns and properties common to both light and sound waves. Clear text and detailed diagrams combine to demonstrate the cause-and-effect relationships involved in the properties of amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to explore key concepts close up by creating their own wave models."--.

An introduction to waves and wave motion, explaining electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves, the behaviors of waves, and real-world uses of waves.

"This ... title introduces readers to the concept of a wave and the patterns and properties common to both light and sound waves. Clear text and detailed diagrams combine to demonstrate the cause-and-effect relationships involved in the properties of amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to explore key concepts close up by creating their own wave models."--.

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

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

Presents instructions for thirty-five science experiments that use simple materials to demonstrate light, sound, and waves.