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Making Noise!: Making Sounds

by Louise SPILSBURY
9781410959997. ea vol: 32p. (Exploring Sound Series). bibliog. diags. further reading. glossary. illus. index. photos. websites. Capstone. 2014. lib. ed. $29.99. pap. $7.99.
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Gr 1–3—Despite occasional overlaps, these elementary introductions provide a good balance of background explanation and doable activities that demonstrate various aspects of how sound is made, measured, and controlled. Making Noise! surveys the variety of vibration producing mechanisms from rubber bands to insect wings. Shhh! Listen! explores hearing directionally and through various media, with closing mention of deafness and sign language. The other volumes cover loudness and intensity. The illustrations include diagrams of vocal cords and ears, plus photos depicting children creating each project step-by-step and a broad range of other people engaged in various sound-making activities. Many of the projects are homemade musical instruments.
The physics of sound, including pitch, frequency, vibration, and speed, are clearly and cleanly explained. The texts are aided by many color photos, diagrams, sidebars, and captions, though some busy spreads aren't designed well. Activities (e.g., making a trumpet from a bottle, tube, and paper) are varyingly feasible for a child. Accessibility and an encouraging tone strengthen the presentation. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Exploring Sound titles: Making Noise! and Why Can't I Hear That?.
Reviewed by John Peters , Apr 01, 2014

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