Sound

Tap into the Web site address on the back cover of this book and other books in the "Our Physical World" series to see what the Fact Hound has to say. This method of exploration unites the material in the book with updated Web information. With an attractive bright green, orange, and yellow cover featuring a brass instrument, this book will be an allure to any budding learner who is interested in sound. Various sounds, the travel of sound, how to make and how to hear sounds are some of the topics included in this easy-to-read, 24-page text. Bright photos, "Fun Fact" boxes, and "Try This" sidebars add to the overall package of the book. Even Alexander Graham Bell is brought into focus when the reader learns about sound waves and how he invented the telephone in 1876. Especially important is the page on sound safety. An experiment page that explains how bells ring provides a fun hands-on activity. Ideas on further exploration of sound and a solid glossary page follow the text. Whether thinking about the sound of whispering, musical instruments, jets taking off, or echoes, this book on sound is a must-have for any science curriculum. 2003, Bridgestone Books/Capstone Press,


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