What's All That Noise?
Discover the science of sound
$36.00
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2027
Summary
A colourful and comedic look at how sound works and its impact on all of us - from bat squeaks to Beethoven - written by best-selling author, composer, violinist, teacher and broadcaster, Richard Mainwaring!
What’s All That Noise? is packed with true stories of sounds in nature and technology, and delves into the science behind it all. From the call of the loneliest whale, to the toot of Tutankhamun’s trumpet, from the specialist shape of our curly cochlea, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526330437 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526330431 |
| Author: | Richard Mainwaring, Frieda Ruh |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Wayland |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 520g |
| Dimensions: | 14mm x 218mm x 290mm |
| Audience Age: | 8 |
Richard Mainwaring
Richard Mainwaring (Author)
Richard Mainwaring is a musician, broadcaster, author, and educator. He has composed music for TV documentaries worldwide, including for the BBC and Central China Television. In 2015, Richard wrote the first specially composed piece of music to be heard in space, which was played aboard the International Space Station.
As a musician, he has performed with a diverse range of artists and ensembles, from Hugh Laurie to Tom O’Dell, the cast of Phantom of the Opera to legendary producer Steve Levine. Richard is an experienced broadcaster, having presented around 50 films about music on the BBC’s prime-time show The One Show, undertaking activities such as pushing a piano up Ben Nevis and conducting a car horn concerto.
Richard’s first book, Everybody Hertz, was a best-selling pop science/music book on Amazon. He has been teaching music for over 30 years and is currently the Director of Expressive Arts at Monkton School in Bath, UK.
Frieda Ruh (Illustrator)
Frieda Ruh is a lettering artist and illustrator based in Berlin. Although she studied motion design and worked as a graphic designer, she always harbored a dream of becoming a full-time illustrator. Frieda draws whenever possible and carries her sketchbook everywhere. She enjoys working with bold colors, hoping her vibrant designs bring more cheer to ordinary days. Her joyful creations have been featured in editorial, publishing, and packaging projects. Outside of work, she likes reading, playing board games, spending time in nature, and being with family and friends.
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