Updated for 2020, repetition, simple sentences, and supporting images are used to familiarize the beginning reader with squares.

Updated for 2020, repetition, simple sentences, and supporting images are used to familiarize the beginning reader with triangles.

"This book introduces students to the concept of sound. How can sounds be heard but not seen? How does sound travel through air and at what rate of speed?."--

Sound is everywhere! This book uses real-world examples to bring the concept of sound to life in an approachable way. Clearly-written text draws in readers with concrete examples involving familiar, everyday things, from a train whistle to a thunder clap. The book covers the history of and key figures in the understanding of sound, including Pythagoras and Galileo. Major concepts covered include sound waves, frequency, amplitude, ultrasound, sonar,...

"Listen for thunder, rain, songbirds, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear in the sky! Transition young readers from board books to picture books with tear resistant pages. Big, bold text and an engaging question-and-answer format provide a fun and interactive story time experience." --

"Read the story to hear the sounds "w" can make."--

Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

"When a storm mixes up all the animal's voices, they must find a way to swap sounds!"--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text follow Mrs. Garcia's class on a hunt in and around school for examples onomatopoeia--words that imitate the sound of what they name.

"Sounds, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined...