
Science in a Flash: Sound
Georgia Amson-Bradshaw(Author)
Franklin Watts Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 28. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4451-5267-7 (ISBN)
Description
Have you heard all about SOUND? This book contains everything you need to know about echoes, information about infrasound, notes about musical notes and more, so listen up! Science in a Flash: Sounds looks at what sound is, how it is made and what it is used for. Vibrations, music and animal hearing are also covered.
This essential KS2 series covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.
This essential KS2 series covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
152 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-5267-7 (9781445152677)
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Person
Georgia Amson-Bradshaw is a children's writer and editor who lives in Brighton, East Sussex. She has worked on a number of high-profile and award-winning science books for kids, including the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize winner Eye Benders, and the London Science Museum activity book This Book Thinks You're a Scientist. She remembers the eye-opening and inspiring effect her favourite books had on her as a child, and so takes her responsibility to pass that interest and excitement on very seriously!
Content
1: What is sound?
2: Sound on the move
3: Loud and soft
4: High and low
5: Sound and hearing
6: What is an echo?
7: Blocking sound
8: Ultrasound
9: Animal hearing
10: What is music?
11: Recording sounds
12: Sound and science
13: Answers
14: Glossary
15: Index
2: Sound on the move
3: Loud and soft
4: High and low
5: Sound and hearing
6: What is an echo?
7: Blocking sound
8: Ultrasound
9: Animal hearing
10: What is music?
11: Recording sounds
12: Sound and science
13: Answers
14: Glossary
15: Index