drums

Daddy Wes tells how Africans were brought to America as slaves, but promises his children that as long as they can hear the rhythm of the earth, they will be free.

Although he doesn't feel like talking, a young boy responds to questions by drumming on various objects, including a bucket, hat boxes, and garbage cans, echoing the city sounds around him.

Henry's drum practice at home is too loud so he goes outside and when he sees his friends playing jump rope he figures out a way to play drums and play with his friends.

Henry's drum practice at home is too loud so he goes outside and when he sees his friends playing jump rope he figures out a way to play drums and play with his friends.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to drums, explaining what they look like, how they sound, where they come from, and how they are played.

Jasmine worries that she will be the only one with no talent to share in the school talent show until her mother brings out her taiko drum.

"Rukundo is known in his village as a drummer. He is devastated when his family falls ill with cholera after drinking dirty water. Rukundo plays his drum as reporters write an article about him. When the article is published showing Rukundo as the Little Drummer Boy, several people read the story and buy the village a water pump"--Provided by the publisher.

Conga Crocodile's talent as a drummer isn't appreciated by anyone, except his grandmother, until he is recruited by a band and becomes a star.

Contains detailed illustrated instructions to making early Native American traditional instruments including dance drums, tomtoms, and rattles out of everyday materials like coffee cans, inner tubes, flower pots, and airplane cloth.