Synopsis
Presents activities that demonstrate how sound, especially musical sound, works in our everyday lives. History boxes feature the scientists who made significant discoveries in ...
Sue Reichard <%ISBN%>0778706087 - Children's Literature
Hands-on experiments are sure to engage readers as they learn about sound in this fact-filled volume from the "Science Alive" series. The clear and easy-to-read text is accompanied by eye-popping color diagrams, illustrations and photographs. The brief but informative chapters make complex concepts easy to understand and cover topics such as transmission of sound, speed and qualities of sound and how we hear sound. Young readers can create an artificial ear and make a spy telephone from step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions. They will also discover how doctors use sound to examine and treat patients. Future scientists will find inspiration in this useful resource. Difficult words are contained in a useful glossary. A good choice for intermediate and middle school classrooms and home libraries. 2002, Crabtree Publishing,
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Children's Literature
Hands-on experiments are sure to engage readers as they learn about sound in this fact-filled volume from the "Science Alive" series. The clear and easy-to-read text is accompanied by eye-popping color diagrams, illustrations and photographs. The brief but informative chapters make complex concepts easy to understand and cover topics such as transmission of sound, speed and qualities of sound and how we hear sound. Young readers can create an artificial ear and make a spy telephone from step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions. They will also discover how doctors use sound to examine and treat patients. Future scientists will find inspiration in this useful resource. Difficult words are contained in a useful glossary. A good choice for intermediate and middle school classrooms and home libraries. 2002, Crabtree Publishing,— Sue Reichard <%ISBN%>0778706087