Analyzes the role of insects in teaching humans about music, tracing research into exotic insect markets and research labs while explaining how insect sound and movement patterns inspired traditions in rhythm, synchronization, and dance.

"Listen for thunder, rain, songbirds, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear in the sky! Transition young readers from board books to picture books with tear resistant pages. Big, bold text and an engaging question-and-answer format provide a fun and interactive story time experience." --

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, illustrated with color photographs throughout. Young readers will discover how to listen to the sounds of nature and what they can tell us about the health of the planet."--Provided by publisher.

Listen for cars, people, dogs, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear all around the city!

Each illustration is accompanied by a single word that identifies it.

A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter "t".

A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter "i".

Introduces a crowd of colorful creatures, including crafty crocodiles, mischievous monkeys, and of course, loud lions. On board pages. Introduces a crowd of colorful creatures, including crafty crocodiles, mischievous monkeys, and of course, loud lions.

A little girl fills her sound box with many words beginning with the letter "n".

A little boy fills his sound box with many words beginning with the letter "j."