Singing Sand Dunes
From the Set Mysterious Nature
A wind blows sand down a dune. A loud sound fills the air. It is a singing sand dune! This title explores the many sounds, the history, and the science behind singing sand dunes. The carefully leveled text includes high-interest content and photos. Interesting features dive into a related phenomenon, a past explanation, and more. Fun facts give readers even more to learn. This title will have readers singing its praises!
Booklist Review of Singing Sand Dunes
Nature can be a mysterious place, and this entry in the Mysterious Nature series (6 titles) explores the rare phenomenon of singing sand, which occurs in only a few beach and desert dunes across the world. A hotspot for tourists, these dunes have inspired stories and legends about what the sounds mean. Alongside those stories, the book describes the theories scientists have developed about what makes the dunes sing. Full-color photos of sand dunes and inset boxes about cultural beliefs and historical writings about the phenomenon give this an eye-catching look. Elementary schoolers fascinated by odd occurrences will appreciate this clearly written, curiosity-driven account of something people rarely get to experience. A glossary and further reading suggestions conclude this intriguing STEM resource.