Sound and Music

Uses simple experiments to describe the properties of sound and demonstrate how sounds are formed and how they travel, why animals can hear sounds that humans cannot, listening in stereo, and more.

Includes: full-color artwork and photographs, index, glossary An excellent introduction to practical application and experimentation, each book in this series contains a carefully planned series of projects and experiments designed to help the reader understand a specific scientific principle. "Bright Ideas" are also suggested to help the reader examine the applications of each project.

Children's Literature

More than a dozen easy-to-make sound-related experiments can be found in this instructional work from the "Science Factory" series. Guided by full-page color illustrations and clearly worded instructions, children can perform their own experiments and increase their understanding of various aspects of sound, including the nature of sound waves, how they move, and how they are changed by the environment. Young scientists can learn about bouncing sounds, collecting sounds, and sound-proofing. They can even build an artificial ear! This is a great book for curious kids; adults may need to provide assistance with scissors and other sharp tools.