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Do you know how instruments create beautiful sounds? Music is possible through sound! Learn what sound is and how it travels. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to create instruments out of everyday materials and perform a concert! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.
Do you know what makes flowers grow and stay healthy? Dig in to the different kinds of soil that are used to grow plants. Learn about the different layers, types, and purposes of soil. See science at work in the real world and use what you learn to decide what soil is best to grow a garden for your neighbor! Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.
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Describes the different kinds of sound, how and why they happen, and how sound travels. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the specific ways different sounds are made and why they sound the way they do, a puzzle and an activity based on real world situations challenge them to apply what theyve learned in order to solve the puzzle.
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