Books in Sounds of the Past series

What was it like to live in the Wild West? It was thrilling. It was fascinating. It was often beautiful, and sometimes even dangerous. It was also loud, with people, horses, wagons, and trains competing to be heard above the din. With Sounds of the Past: Wild West, kids can experience the West just as the original pioneers did in all its noisy glory!They’ll meet the pioneers bravely crossing the plains in their covered wagons. They’ll join a Native American tribe as they sing and tell stories around the blazing campfire. They’ll witness the awe-inspiring power of a pounding cattle stampede, and fend off dastardly bandits in a daring armed robbery. With detailed pop-ups and delightful sounds, they’ll feel just like the settlers did so many years ago--and with informative descriptions for each 3-D scene, they’ll learn about every aspect of frontier life.Get ready to travel back in time! A world of history awaits in Sounds of the Past: Wild West.

Ever since ships first crossed the oceans carrying valuable cargo, there have been pirates on the seas trying to steal the grains, olive oil, and silk those ships were transporting. The Golden Age of Pirates comes life in Sounds of the Past: Pirates, a swashbuckling high seas adventure. Kids will marvel at the lifelike sound effects of pirates engaged in a sword fight and Blackbeard launching an attack on an enemy ship, while pop-ups display scenes in colorful detail. Educational, detailed text explains each scene so kids can learn along the way. Get ready to explore like never before!

What's that sound? It's a knight preparing for a jousting competition in the King's court. Did you hear that? It's the sound of mighty warhorses on the battlefield. Medieval history comes to life in Sounds of the Past: Knights. Kids will learn all about the valiant knight whose main purpose was to protect the castle. Discover the tradition of the feast after the battle, jousting, tournaments and more in this thrilling pop-up adventure. Educational, detailed text explains each scene so kids can learn along the way. A world of history awaits!

Are you ready to soar? Young readers can let their imaginations take flight in Sounds of the Wild: Birds, the extraordinary new title from acclaimed illustrator Maurice Pledger. Five dazzling 3-D pop-up panoramas are enhanced with real bird sounds, bringing the wondrous world of birds to life. With colorful, detailed artwork and informative text, this book takes readers on a journey across the globe — from lush wetlands and tropical forests to remote deserts and mountains — to discover all types of birds big and small.