musical instruments

This fun book offers early readers a simple introduction to playing the flute. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.

"In Paraguay, teacher Diego and carpenter Nicolas look to a nearby landfill and see instruments in the making, and soon, they are building what they need to begin music lessons for local children"--Provided by publisher.

"Peggy, Rita, and Dot are practicing for the upcoming band concert. But when the school's instruments start to disappear one by one, their big performance is in jeopardy. With the help of some secret codes and the most enigmatic women in history who worked as spies, will the girls be able to solve the mystery and face the music?"--Provided by publisher.

This text explains how the subject of music relates to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

An introduction to bagpipes.

Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to electric guitars. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Text and photographs look at the history of music from 60,000 BCE through the twenty-first century.

Ready to make some noise? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Design melodic musical instruments and squawking noisemakers. Turn up the bass with activities that let you see sound. Then, learn the science behind each rocking racket! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be.

"This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z"--Provided by publisher.

"Music doesn't come out of nothing. It always starts somewhere... with something... with someone. Discover how music is made in this survey of musical instruments from around the world. Organized by material--from wood to gourds to found objects and more--'Before Music' marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter makers as they source their materials and craft instruments by hand, drawing the line from the natural world to the finished product and its sound. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive instrument lists, short bios of musical innovators, and more"--Provided by publisher.