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Why can't I roar like a lion? and other questions about sound

By Sally Hewitt

Why can lions roar loudly while people cannot? Discover the vibrating secret behind every sound.

informative curious accessible engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

Genres

Non-fiction Animals

What is Why can't I roar like a lion? and other questions about sound about?

Why can a lion roar so loudly, while people cannot? This lively introduction to sound explores the science behind everyday noises and animal calls. Through clear questions and simple explanations, children discover how sound is made by vibrations, how it travels, why some sounds are loud or quiet, and how our ears hear them. With engaging examples and accessible language, the book encourages young readers to investigate the surprising sounds all around them.

About the author

Sally Hewitt is a talented author who writes books about science, nature, and the world around us. She loves making tricky subjects easy to understand and fun for young readers. Some of her well-known books include 'Why Do Leaves Change Colour?' and 'What Makes You Ill?', which help children discover amazing facts.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2002

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