Music: (Science Encounters) Ages 9-13

Science is at work all around us, playing a role in everything from solving a crime to pitching a baseball. Science Encounters takes readers behind the scenes of their favorite interests where they'll learn about the scientific principles that make our world work. Fact files offer tidbits about the first, longest, biggest, and other records.
Music

By Julian Rowe

Edition: illustrated

Published by Heinemann/Raintree, 1997

ISBN 1575720914, 9781575720913

32 pages

Gr 4-7, Ages 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 -This series illustrates how science and scientific principles are utilized in everyday life. Each book features two-page spreads that address a different aspect of the given topic. After a brief description of how the ear works, Music examines various musical instruments and recording devices. None of the concepts discussed requires an advanced understanding of science, as simple ideas are addressed with simple explanations. While individual topics are neatly explained, the connection to the underlying scientific idea is not always clearly made. Boxed inserts containing various bits of trivia, full-color photos, and labeled diagrams are sprinkled throughout the text. Although the information is too sketchy for reports, these titles may entice readers who have not developed an interest in science. Allison Trent Bernstein, Blake Middle School, Medfield, Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Product Description
Describes various musical instruments and uses familiar examples to explain the scientific principles of music.