How It Works: Sound

By: Victoria Williams

Illustrated by Paulina Morgan

Series : How It Works

Age 7+

US$15.99

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Sssh, listen... what can you hear? From musical harmonies to sonic booms, discover the science of sound and how we hear things. Why is most of space completely silent? Why does a recording of your voice sound strange? And what do bats, dolphins and a boat full of scientists have in common? The answers are all in this book, with lots of flaps to lift and simple experiments to do at home.

Details

Extent:: 16 pages
Dimensions:: 222.0 x 283.0in
Board ISBN:: 9781805079002
Publication Date:: October 2024
Work Reference:: 7925

Author

Victoria (Vicky to almost everyone) has degrees in Evolutionary Biology and Science Communication, and loves writing about the weird and wonderful world. When she's not writing or reading, you'll probably find her walking, dancing, gaming, watching wildlife or baking a cake.

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Series

STEM friendly titles with flaps to lift, perfect for exploring complex topics in an easy-to-understand way.

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Quicklinks

Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can find out more about sound, listen to musical instruments and noisy wildlife, and make your own music.

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