From Crashing Waves to Music Download: An energy journey through the world of sound

by Andrew Solway

Overview

Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in wind is turned into a music download. It explains the science behind sound, how it can be measured, recorded and stored, what happens in a recording studio, and how our ears hear sound. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484608838
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Energy Journeys
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.30(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is Energy? 4

What Is Sound? 8

What Does Lightning Sound Like? 16

How Do We Capture Sounds? 24

What Happens in a Recording Studio? 34

What Have We Learned About Sound? 42

Glossary 44

Find Out More 46

Index 48

Interviews

Science facts and discoveries, experiments, glossary and index

Editorial Reviews

Harnessing and transforming energy can be a long journey and a complex process. These books take readers on the journey with a promise of an end product they can appreciate. . . .the series connects science to the real world.

School Library Connection

Presenting copious amounts of information without feeling the least bit overwhelming, this entry in the Energy Journeys series explores how sound energy moves in waves. . . .Tying the discussion of energy waves to everyday examples, such as computers, weather, and animals, makes this especially accessible to readers. Clear, full-color photos and engaging sidebars are well placed among the straightforward and engaging paragraphs.

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