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A Symphony of Sound

Trevor Cox

Illustrated by Sophie Escavy Lim

Age 7 +
Hardback

Synopsis

Delve into the captivating origins of sound in this visual feast. Sound fills our lives: we have evolved to communicate with it, we use it to create complex musical patterns of rhythm and pitch, and it evokes powerful emotional responses in us. The mysterious effects of sound on our everyday lives often go unnoticed - this book invites you to uncover those secrets.

A Symphony of Sound explores the science behind how sounds are made. It looks at how different instruments create their own unique sound, it explores the elaborate calls animals produce to communicate in the natural world, and it asks the question - what will the future sound like?

With engaging text by acoustics expert Professor Trevor Cox and vibrant, expressive artwork by Sophie Escavy Lim, this is a fresh take on a fascinating yet often overlooked subject.

Details

30 July 2026
64 pages
9781800783249
Imprint: Big Picture Press

Reviews

“Excellent. . . A must for school libraries everywhere.”The Letterpress Project, The Letterpress Project
“Absolutely fascinating.”Armadillo, Armadillo
“Beautifully illustrated, engagingly written, and rich with intriguing insights, A Symphony of Sound is a delightful read that will spark curiosity in readers of all ages. It is an outstanding celebration of the science of sound.”Jon Board, author of CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCIENCE, Jon Board, author of CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY SCIENCE
“With engaging text by Professor Cox, and vibrant artwork by Sophie Escavy Lim, the story provides a fresh take on a fascinating yet often overlooked subject.”University of Salford, University of Salford