Have you heard all about SOUND? This book contains everything you need to know about echoes, information about infrasound, notes about musical notes and more, so listen up! Science in a Flash: Sounds looks at what sound is, how it is made and what it is used for. Vibrations, music and animal hearing are also covered.

This essential KS2 series covers all the key science topics in energetic, quick-fire way, aiding clear comprehension by getting straight to the point! Each spread starts with a 'flash' or headline, summing-up succinctly the science information to follow. Attractive and light-hearted illustration visually conveys the information, adding depth and detail to engage children. Also includes fun jokes and cartoons to keep even the most reluctant readers entertained.

This book is part of a book series called Science in a Flash .

This book is suitable for Key Stage 2. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Hachette Children's Group .

Georgia Amson-Bradshaw is a writer and editor based in Brighton, UK.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is sound?
• 2: Sound on the move
• 3: Loud and soft
• 4: High and low
• 5: Sound and hearing
• 6: What is an echo?
• 7: Blocking sound
• 8: Ultrasound
• 9: Animal hearing
• 10: What is music?
• 11: Recording sounds
• 12: Sound and science
• 13: Answers
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Index