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The science of sound waves

"This ... book describes the properties of sound waves, how they move, and the way our ears catch them. Readers will learn how sound waves travel through different mediums and be amazed by the different ways sound waves are used in real life, such as for communication with animals and deep-sea exploration. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to experiment with sound waves to achieve different sounds."--Publisher.

Air

Young readers will learn about air facts.

How sound changes

Introduces readers to light and sound waves. Its vibrant, hands-on examples help explain what light and sound waves are, how they work, and how they can be used for communication.

Sound

Young readers will learn about sound facts.

Sound waves

Introduces readers to sound waves. Its vibrant, hands-on examples help explain what sound waves are, how they work, and how they can be used for communication.

Investigating sound

An introduction to sound that explains what sound is, how it travels in waves, how scientists measure the speed of sound, and how music is made and heard.

Let's ride a wave!

diving into the science of light and sound waves with physics
2020
"Red Kangaroo is having a fun day at the beach! She loves watching the waves go up and down, but, suddenly, she has a question: Do the waves ever stop? Dr. Chris has the answer-not only do waves never stop, but there are all kinds of waves around us! Discover all the waves you can and can't see, plus the waves you can hear!"--Publisher.
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Making waves

Layla and the Bots visit the Surfside Rescue Center, where they meet a dolphin named Splash, who will only eat when the music is playing, but is very picky about the music--so Layla and the Bots build a machine that uses the sound waves Splash communicates with to change the music.

How to understand sound

2019
In this book, students see the scientific method at work in a real-world situation. Readers practice close reading as they look for clues that will lead to a deeper understanding of sound and engineering.
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How does sound move?

2019
"A book for young readers explaining how sound moves"--Provided by publisher.

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