Publisher's Synopsis
This is one of a series of books designed to develop childrens' knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of movement, structures, energy, light, sound, materials and technology, using an integrated science approach. A central theme running through the series is the close link between design in the natural world and design in modern technology.;Introducing readers to all aspects of sound, this book shows how it is created, how it travels and how it is received. It looks at the many ways people and other animals use sound in their lives. The topics covered range from musical instruments and sonar to ears and echolocation.;Exeriments accompany each section and fact and questions are scattered through the book.
