Description
The sounds of nature are being drowned out by the clamor of human activity, and thats not good for people, animals or the environment.
Every living thing emits soundbirds 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 todayprotecting the planets biodiversity and the future of our natural world.
Author: Stephen Aitken
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Published: 09/13/2022
Series: Orca Footprints
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.60h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781459827103
Language: English
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