Step Into Science: Sound

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Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of sound!

Step Into Science: Sound looks at how sound moves; how fast sound travels; and what happens when sound waves reach our ears. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you'll discover how sounds can be high, low, loud or quiet.

Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject.

Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments.

Perfect for readers aged 7+

Titles in the series:

Electricity

Forces & Magnets

Habitats

Light

Plants

Rocks & Soil

Sound

The Body

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A well thought-out book which encourages children to really think about what they are learning. Well illustrated throughout, each photo has informative text linked to it * Parents In Touch *

Author Bio

Peter Riley was a science teacher for 25 years, 17 of them as Head of Science. His first book was published in 1981, and he has been a full-time author since 1996, with over 200 books published for children, students and teachers. He is the winner of the prestigious Schoolbook Award for Science in 2000, as well as being shortlisted for the Aventis Science Prize 2004 and nominated for the Educational Resources Award in 2009.