Introduces a variety of sounds that are made by animals.

"Animals sing or talk to communicate. They make noise for different reasons. Find out why some animals make certain noises"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the types of sounds made by different animals.

An old English rhyme names all the animals a farm boy feeds on his daily rounds.

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

"In farmyards, jungles, and oceans, almost every animal has something to say. Why do whales sing? What does a rooster want us to know? This book is a unique combination of language arts, science, and noisy fun."--

"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."--

"Try to guess which animal will appear on the next page from the colorful close-ups and clever clues from The Very Hungry Caterpillar."--

Sounds heard on a farm include a bird, a cow, a farmer, a train, and an owl.

Asks such questions as "Do little mice purr?" and "Do butterflies growl?" and then tells which animal makes each specific sound.