Secrets of sound : studying the calls and songs of whales, elephants, and birds / by April Pulley Sayre.

Author
Sayre, April Pulley [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Description
63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 x 29 cm.

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    Summary note
    Examines the work of several bioacousticians, scientists who study the sounds made by living creatures, discussing the results and importance of their research.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
    Binding note
    Pub. col. printed pict. glossy bds. and matching d.j.
    Contents
    • Wondering about whales: Christopher Clark
    • Something in the elephant's' silence: Kay Payne
    • Sound in the night: bill Evans
    • New technologies, new voices: Future of bioacoustics
    • Suggestions for further reading and listening
    • How you can get involved in research and conservation
    • Glossary
    • Index.
    ISBN
    • 0618015140 (lib. bdg.)
    • 9780618015146 (lib. bdg.)
    LCCN
    2001051877
    OCLC
    48475061
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