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Science of Noise

by Lynne Wright
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Overview

You are constantly surrounded by noise, from the hum of passing traffic to the sound of birds. Think about the noises you hear in different places. Some sounds can be annoying, while some are soothing or fun. You must have some favorite noises, like rain falling or music playing. Have you ever wondered about the noises you hear and why you hear them? There's a lot more to noise than the sounds you hear, from deafening decibels to high-pitched hunters.

Describes different sounds, how they are made, how they travel, and how to change sounds by altering the pitch or volume.

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School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-These series entries offer basic information with supporting activities. The clear, factual explanations are presented with simple text, boxed facts, and clearly captioned color photographs and drawings. The look is glossy and appealing. The first title discusses how several common simple machines work, including a stapler and a lock. The second volume explains where sound comes from, how it travels, how we hear it, and how we change it. Andrew Haslam's Make It Work: Sound (Thomson Learning, 1992; o.p.) covers roughly the same topics in greater depth and with more detailed experiments. Still, these are worthy additions for collections in need of easy science books.-Marilyn Long Graham, Lee County Library System, Estero, FL Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Book Details

Published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Raintree
Pages
32
Format
Binding
ISBN
9780739813249

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