Listen up! : exploring the world of natural sound

Aitken, Stephen 1953- (author.).

Summary: 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781459827103 (hardcover)
Physical Description: 50 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
regular print
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Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	A brief history of sound -- The sounds that surround us -- Sound health -- Conserving natural sounds.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 4-6.
Biographical or Historical Data:	Stephen Aitken is a Canadian author/illustrator who has worked most of his life in the publishing industry and is most known as an author/illustrator of children's books. His books, stories and poems have been published in Canada, China, India, East Africa, Lebanon, Turkey, UK and the US. Passionate about wildlife (and the diversity of life), conservation and living in harmony with our planet and its wonderful inhabitants, Stephen’s books, both fiction and non-fiction are a reflection of this passion. He is Editorial Director of Biodiversity Journal, an international peer-reviewed science journal published by Taylor & Francis in the UK. He ia also the Executive Secretary of Biodiversity Conservancy International, a Canadian-based charity that supports on-the-ground conservation/restoration projects, environmental education workshops and biodiversity research. Stephen maintains a studio in the Himalayas of India where he writes, creates and paints in multiple media. For his book illustrations he is currently working on an iPad Pro using Procreate software. He is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Chair of the Membership Committee of the US-based Picture Book Artist's Association (PBAA) and a member of the Writer's Union of Canada.
Awards Note:	2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, starred review and selection commendations (Canada). 2023 Green Earth Book Award short-listed (United States).