How Dolphins and Other Animals Use Sonar

How Dolphins and Other Animals Use Sonar
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Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 9781499409888
ISBN-13 : 1499409885
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Book Synopsis How Dolphins and Other Animals Use Sonar by : Therese M. Shea

Download or read book How Dolphins and Other Animals Use Sonar written by Therese M. Shea and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sonar isn’t just used by submarines—many animals use it, too. Biosonar is a kind of sonar produced and used by animals such as dolphins. Readers discover the biology behind biosonar and are introduced to other animals that also have this amazing adaptation, including bats and shrews. Bright photographs of these animals are presented alongside a variety of fun facts and a helpful graphic organizer. Informative, engaging text touches on essential science curriculum topics, such as animal adaptations, predator-prey relationships, and the science of sound.


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