"First Science explains introductory physical science concepts about sound through real-world observation and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Provides science experiments related to sound and light, including creating shadows, observing sound vibrations, and discovering how strings make musical notes.

"This title will explain what sound is and how it travels in waves. It will also explain what pitch and loudness is, and how humans hear it. It is complete with carefully chosen photographs and labeled diagrams to help visual learners. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Amazon.com.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the concept of opposites by encouraging them to compare things that are loud with things that are soft. Includes tools for teachers, a table of contents, words to know, and an index."--

"The thump of a heartbeat, the chirp of insects, the roar of a waterfall-sound is all around! Rhyming text and atmospheric illustrations present four children encountering all sorts of sounds"--