Clang!: Ernst Chladni's Sound Experiments

by Darcy Pattison Narrated by Josiah Bildner

Overview

2019 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book

SLJ Review: “engaging narrative¿enjoyable read¿.”

 

NSTA: “A sound representation of sound! Takes the, sometimes hard to grasp, concept of sound

and sound waves and makes it fun to learn.”

 

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS: “¿CLANG is both witty, factual, and charmingly illustrated with humorous colored illustrations.”

 

Elementary Science - Sound and Sound Waves

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?

 

In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science.

 

He made wires, columns of air, and solids vibrate. He wrote about this in his native German language, but his French scientist friends wanted to read about it in French. How could he get the cash he needed to write his new book?

 

In February 1809, Chladni's friends took him to the Tuliere Palace. This elementary science picture book dramatizes the exciting meeting between a German scientist and French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

 

Like Bill Nye, the Science Guy today, Chladni popularized science. But during his work as an entertainer, he struggled to find the time and finances do actual research. This story provides a glimpse at the life of Ernst Chladni, the Father of Acoustics. It's an amazing example of how scientists collaborate internationally. The story is based on Chladni's own description of the event.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

03/01/2018
Gr 3–6—Pattison and Willis introduce Ernst Chladni, aka the Father of Acoustics, to young children through an engaging narrative and colorful cartoon illustrations. Chladni was a German scientist who traveled Europe entertaining people by explaining and demonstrating the science of sound in the early 1800s. The meeting between Chladni and Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is the main focus of this telling. Willis's charming artwork provides realistic representations of Chladni's inventions while staying true to the fun cartoon style of the rest of the story. Pattison includes German and French words, acknowledging the language barrier that the scientist faced when describing his research on the science of sound. Included in the back matter is more information about Chladni's instruments, his life, and additional historical context. The book can be utilized in the classroom for a variety of curriculum connections from history and science to music. Pattison's and Willis's early collaboration Burn: Michael Faraday's Candle is an equally enjoyable read. VERDICT An additional purchase for elementary school libraries. —Aileen Barton, Sherman Public Library, TX

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171808129
Publisher:	Mims House
Publication date:	03/10/2018
Series:	Moments in Science , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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