hearing

Introduces the sense of hearing, discussing the purpose of ears, different sounds, the importance of hearing, ear care, and how people who cannot hear are able to communicate.

Uses familiar objects to introduce the concepts of sound and hearing, suggests activities to prove or explore a point, and asks questions requiring further study.

Describes how the parts of the ear work together with the brain to record sounds and maintain balance.

An introduction to the sense of hearing and the different things that you can hear.

Simple text and photographs present the sense of hearing and how it works.

An introduction to sound and hearing that describes different kinds of sounds and how people hear them and includes instructions for a related activity.

Learn about the basic science behind the sense of hearing and how we use it everyday.

Answers questions children may have about eyes and ears, explaining how they work, their importance in the human body, and how to keep them healthy.

Looks at what scientists have learned about the abilities and communication techniques of a variety of animals gifted with a super sense of hearing, including bats, elephants, and humpback whales.

A collection of experiments that explore the nature of sound and how we hear it.