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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sound is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of sound to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from a train whistle to a thunder clap. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of sound, including Pythagoras and Galileo. Major concepts covered include sound waves, frequency, amplitude, ultrasound, sonar,...
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"Zzzzzzzz! It's a mosquito. Such a tiny insect, but its beating wings make such a BIG sound in the silence. Sound is a sense we often take for granted. Where does sound come from? Why are some sounds loud and some soft? Some high-pitched and some low-pitched? How do humans and animals use sound to communicate? What's the difference between natural and artificial sound? This lyrical picture book explores all of these questions, giving young children...
5) Sound
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English
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Early learners are often able to describe sounds -- loud and quiet, high and low. After finishing this engaging introduction to the science of sound, they'll also be able to explain where sounds come from, how they're measured, and how they reach our ears! Fun facts about sounds are presented using short, simple sentences that allow readers to independently explore this topic. Basic elementary science concepts are explained in accessible ways, and...
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"Intriguing, informative, and endlessly fascinating, a book which makes visible that which we otherwise only hear and feel as vibrations: SOUND. Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of the scientific exploration of the phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature. A stunning sequence of rich infographics provoke the reader to listen . . . learn . . . and think. Whether...
7) Sound
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of sound"--
9) Sound
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English
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We're all familiar with sounds-quiet sounds, loud sounds, high sounds, and low sounds. But how do those sounds reach our ears? Readers explore the science behind sounds in this delightful illustrated guide. The bright and bold illustrations are paired with simple text that breaks down complicated science curriculum concepts and provides readers with relatable examples of the science of sound at work in the real world.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"CRASH, BARK, BOOM! Sound is all around us. But what is it? How does sound work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through easy-to-read text and vivid photographs. An experiment rounds out the book and provides a hands-on learning experience to encourage deeper understanding. Meets Next Generation Science Standards"--
11) Sound
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English
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"Sound is all around us. Learn how it is used in art, technology, and engineering. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind sound, as well as its real-world applications." --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The stepsisters yell. The fairy godmother sings. The pineapple-turned-monster-truck burns rubber on its way to the ball. For Cinderella, this evening is an enchanted STEM adventure through the science of sound. For readers, it's a treat of a fractured fairy tale, complete with an ear diagram, a key-term glossary, critical thinking questions, and a sweet pair of glass high-top sneakers"--
13) All about sound
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This title looks at sound: how sounds are made, how they travel, how we hear them, what makes a sound high or low, loud or soft"--
15) Sound
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Sounds surround you throughout your day: The alarm clock wakes you in the morning, your spoon clinks in your cereal bowl, your mom tells you to hurry up for the bus. But what is sound? Explore why some sounds are louder than others and how we create and experience sound. Children are keen observers of the world around them. This series helps kids understand the scientific basics behind their everyday experiences. Through simple, clear text and colorful...
16) Light and sound
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Kingfisher
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Presents an introduction to light and sound, discussing their identifying characteristics, color, darkness, shadows, electricity, sound waves, and human hearing.
17) Sound
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about sound through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! People, animals, machines, and wind all make sounds. But have you ever seen how sound waves move? Or made a sound wave bounce? Now you can! Explore sound with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question―How Does Energy Work? Hands-on experiments,...
19) How sound moves
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Sounds are all around us. Some sounds are loud. Others are quiet. Some sounds are high. Others are low. The sounds that we hear travel as sound waves."--