Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SOUNDS ALL AROUND: A Nonfiction Picture Book and Giveaway

 


Sounds All Around: The Science of How Sound Works  (Kids Can Press, 2021) written by Susan Hughes and illustrated by Ellen Rooney, is exactly what the title says it is: an accessible STEM book for young readers about the science of sound. An unnamed protagonist and his dog guide the reader through the book.

Here is the opening page: 



 A honeybee!

                               Such a tiny insect, but its 

                    beating wings make a big

sound in the silence.


(I love the alliteration and thought behind that last sentence!)

Using thunder and lightning as an example, the author goes on to explain how light travels through air faster than sound. 

From there, it's a hop, skip, and a jump from "natural" sounds to


The author moves on to easy-to-understand text (with great accompanying illustrations) on how sound happens.





There are several "try this" pages including one on clapping that introduces vibrations, sound waves, and the concept of pitches. 



 


This illustration says so much:



Information and this illustration about hearing ranges will be a great asset in the K-3rd grade classroom.


In the same way, the author and illustrator explain and illustrate decibels.


Back matter includes instructions on how to make a bee buzzer and a glossary.


GIVEAWAY

Leave me a comment with your email address (or send me an email with that information) by June 4 to enter this giveaway. If you are a teacher, home school educator, or librarian let me know and I'll put your name in twice. U.S. addresses only. 

Congratulations to Hewi Mason who won Saguaro's Gifts.

26 comments:

Carol Baldwin said...

Thank you, Chris.

Patricia Franz said...

What a fun way to think with children about sounds. No doubt kids will enjoy the “Try this!”

Unknown said...

This book looks great, and very educational!
Think my twins would love it.
Zacharysnyder@gmail.com

Carol Baldwin said...

Thanks, Zach. I bet they would enjoy it!

Carol Baldwin said...

Thank you, Patricia. YOur name goes on the list!

Storylady said...

This sounds like a great book for my grands

Carol Baldwin said...

Yes, it would be Gwen!

Tiffany said...

Looks like a great book! Tiffany @ Matthews Christian Library

Carol Baldwin said...

YOu definitely would like this one, Tiffany!

Joan Y. Edwards said...

Dear Carol,
This book sounds absolutely awesome. Thanks for sharing. Please add my name to the list of contenders to win a copy.

Sincerely,
Joan

Rosi said...

This looks awfully good. I think kids will love it and learn a lot. Thanks for telling me about it. I will check it out.

Barbara Younger said...

The book looks wonderful. I'd love to win a copy!

Carol Baldwin said...

You're in, Joan!

Carol Baldwin said...

It is a good book, Barbara. I can see your grandkids reading it!

Carol Baldwin said...

Thanks, Rosi. You're in!

Janet Frenck Sheets said...

Wow, I just learned a lot from those pages!

Esther M. Bandy said...

This "sounds" like a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing it with us. I'd love to read it and share it with some children I know. Thank you for offering a giveaway!

Carol Baldwin said...

Thanks, Janet and Esther. YOu're both in!

Terri DeGezelle Michels said...

What a fun way to learn! A great project of NF picture Book!

Carol Baldwin said...

Yes, you're right Terri!

Danielle H. said...

I so wish I'd had books like this one--nonfiction picture books are quickly becoming my favorites. This topic is so well done in this book from the spreads you've shared. Thank you for the chance to win a copy!

Carol Baldwin said...

I totally agree with you Danielle!

SusanHughes said...

Thanks for the nice compliments, Danielle!

SusanHughes said...
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Nora said...

I'm fascinated by sound and really glad to learn about this book! Thanks for the chance to enter. nora.nickum (at) gmail.com

Carol Baldwin said...

Glad to add your name to the list, Nora!

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