Zoo animals from polar bear to walrus make their distinctive sounds for each other, while children imitate the sounds for the zookeeper. Includes note to parents and teachers, and related activities.

"The sounds of nature are being drowned out by the clamor of human activity, and that's not good for people, animals or the environment. Every living thing emits sound--birds sing, whales whistle, streams burble and trees pop and fizzle. Discover how the invasion of human sounds, from airplanes, traffic and machines, is threatening the survival of species that have adapted to their habitats over thousands of years."--

Presents animal sounds, from the dog's "arf" and the cat's "meow" to the goat's "maa-maa" and the owl's "whoo-o-o-o-o." On heavy board pages.

"A non-fiction look at the sounds that animals make and the reasons behind them"--

"Little g has an adventure with items beginning with her letter's sound, such as grapes, grass, goats, a goose, and a gorilla in goggles."--

"Buzz! Ribbit! Oink! Quack! Lift the flap to find the animals that are making all the noise!"--

"Little e has an adventure with items beginning with his letter's sound, such as eggs, elves, and an elephant."--

Illustrations of objects are paired with words indicating the sounds they make.

Describes different sounds the city makes.

A little boy fills his sound box with familiar words and pictures. Each illustration is accompanied by a single word that identifies it.