Secrets of sound studying the calls and songs of whales, elephants, and birds

Examines the work of several bioacousticians, scientists who study the sounds made by living creatures, discussing the results and importance of their research.

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Main Author: Sayre, April Pulley
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
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Summary:Examines the work of several bioacousticians, scientists who study the sounds made by living creatures, discussing the results and importance of their research.
Physical Description:63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
ISBN:0618015140 (lib. bdg.)
Author Notes:April Pulley Sayre has an enduring interest in animal communication. During her nationwide school visits, she's led thousands of kids in frog and owl calls, two of the many animal sounds that keep creeping into her books. She is the award-winning author of more than forty books for young people