{"product_id":"i-heard-a-sound-hardcover","title":"I Heard a Sound - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid J. Ward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric Comstock\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the science of sound with easy experiments and examples from everyday life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCrickets, clarinets, and vocal chords. All vibrate. All make sound. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is science learning at it's best: a kid-friendly, accessible text, with bold, retro-styled illustrations, and hands-on experiments you can try at home! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing everyday items like straws, balloons, rulers, and wax paper, readers can: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eSee how sound can pass through a string\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse four straws to hear high and low sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShow how vocal chords work\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse wax paper to see sound vibrate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn how sound waves work\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd much more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA glossary is included in the back of the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid J. Ward entered college to study radio and television but quickly found his true passion was science. He finished with a master's degree in geology. After working as a geologist for seven years, David became a high school science teacher and has been teaching ever since. The classes he teaches are physics, astronomy, geology, and earth science. David lives in Colorado with his wife and two boys. He like to play basketball, hike in the mountains, and play bass guitar. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEric Comstock was encouraged to pursue a career in the arts after taking an illustration class in college. After working in advertising for 11 years, he shifted gears and took up freelance illustration. Eric is inspired by music, and his passion for children's books grew from their colorful expression, which reminded him of music on the page. He collects old jazz albums to open up his creative pathways and stir up new ideas. Eric lives in Austin, TX where he and his wife, who is also an artist, work together while raising four kids and one dog.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769492341024,"sku":"9780823437047","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7ebb6be2cb2ec3a14690027ceceb90c3.webp?v=1780349447","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/i-heard-a-sound-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}