STEAM Readers: Sounds of the Universe

Discover what sounds can tell us about our world! Humans hear different sounds every day, but sounds are not limited to what we can hear—or even to planet Earth. Animals make and use sounds differently from humans, and faraway objects in outer space can produce sounds. Learn more about the properties of sound in this STEAM reader.

Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds secondary students’ literacy skills while inspiring curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge walks students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities.