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Children's Nonfiction Environmental Conservation & Protection

Listen Up!

Exploring the World of Natural Sound

by (author) Stephen Aitken

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Sep 2022
Category
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Sounds, Environmental Science & Ecosystems, Endangered
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459827127
    Publish Date
    Sep 2022
    List Price
    $0.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781459827103
    Publish Date
    Sep 2022
    List Price
    $21.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

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.

About the author

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.

 

Stephen Aitken's profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award
  • Short-listed, Green Earth Book Award
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, starred review
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection

Editorial Reviews

“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

“An eye-opening book that will assist children in understanding the complexities of the natural world and the part they have to play in it.”

Canadian Children's Book News

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