sound-waves

"Sounds help us understand the world around us. This engaging title provides a close-up look at the science behind different sounds. Readers discover how sound waves travel through different matter and learn about concepts such as echoes, volume, and pitch. Accessible language and relatable examples support reader comprehension"-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces electromagnetic and mechanical waves, discussing the properties of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, and vibrations.

Simple text and illustrations provide young readers with an introduction to what sound waves are.

Explores sound waves, describing what they are and how they work to produce sound.

Photographs and simple text explain sound waves and describe loud, quiet, high, and low sounds.

Photographs and text provide a scientific introduction to sound, explaining what sound is, how it travels, how sounds get made.

Science buffs will find the topics that pique their curiosity in this book that spans the science spectrum, including simple machines, elements, computers, and sound, electrical, and light energy. Fun, easy projects demonstrate key concepts, while quizzes test reading comprehension.

Provides information about Music Science; including hearing loss, music physics, sound and sound waves. Gardner, a former science teacher, presents the scientific method. Ideas for science experiments also included.

"This book introduces the concept of sound waves in a relatable, child-centered way. Readers will discover that matter must vibrate to make sound and that sound can make matter vibrate. They will also learn how sound waves are used for communication and be able to demonstrate this knowledge by creating their own sound devices"--Provided by publisher.