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

Author/creator Sayre, April Pulley
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002.
Description63 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm
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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.
Abstract Examines the work of several bioacousticians, scientists who study the sounds made by living creatures, discussing the results and importance of their research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 60) and index.
LCCN 2001051877
ISBN0618015140 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN9780618015146 (lib. bdg.)

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