Overview

The sounds of nature are being drowned out by the clamor of human activity, and that's not good for people, animals or the environment. Every living thing emits sound--birds sing, whales whistle, streams burble and trees pop and fizzle. In Listen Up, young readers are introduced to all the sounds of the natural world, from the first Big Bang to the complex soundscapes of the rainforests. Readers will also discover how the invasion of human sounds, from airplanes, traffic and machines, is threatening the survival of species that have adapted to their habitats over thousands of years. Conserving the sounds of nature is an important part of addressing the biggest challenges facing humanity today--protecting the planet's biodiversity and the future of our natural world. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Full Product Details

9781459827103

Table of Contents

Reviews

Engages readers by bringing together a series of interesting facts and ideas related to animal hearing...An intriguing addition to the Orca Footprints series. -- Booklist

Highly recommended for elementary school libraries as a way to learn about natural sounds and make connections to academic subjects like science and music. -- Children's Literature Engages readers by bringing together a series of interesting facts and ideas related to animal hearing...An intriguing addition to the Orca Footprints series. -- Booklist

Author Information

Stephen Aitken is a biologist, artist and science writer. After completing an honors biology degree with a minor in fine arts and spending some time at the Carleton School of Architecture, Stephen went on to have a career as a biological illustrator, editor and writer. He has been creating his own children's books for the past 15 years. Stephen's books and articles are inspired by the wonders of the natural world. He is the co-founder and executive secretary of the charity Biodiversity Conservancy International and senior editor of the journal Biodiversity.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available