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.