Instruments around the world

Anthropologists believe that the oldest musical instrument is the human voice. There is no culture, no matter how primitive or remote, that does not sing. People can sing high and low notes, and with great emotion. Our new six-book series, Instruments Around the World, introduces children to geography and world cultures through musical instruments. Each title is richly illustrated with large photographs and maps. Voices also includes an activity to help children explore their voice range. Voices is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration. Book jacket.

Introduces readers to the history of trumpets and how they are played. Discusses several other types of horns such as conch shells and alpine horns.

The piano has not been around as long as some instruments, such as the flute and drum. But it is perhaps the most popular instrument of all. About 21 million Americans play the piano! Our new six-book series, Instruments Around the World, Introduces children to geography and world cultures through musical instruments. Each title is richly illustrated with large photographs, maps, and a STEM activity that provides simple instructions to help children make their own instruments. Pianos is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration. Book jacket.

Introduces readers to the history of guitars and how they are played.

Did you know that archaeologists discovered a flute more than 40,000 years old in a cave in Germany? That makes the flute one of the oldest instruments in the world. Flutes are still played an enjoyed. Its high, clear notes soar. Our new six-book series, Instruments Around the World, introduces children to geography and world cultures through musical instruments. Each title is richly illustrated with large photographs, maps, and a STEM activity that provides simple instructions to help children make their own instrument. Flutes is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration. Book jacket.

Introduces readers to the history of drums and how they are played.