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Books in Learning Musical Instruments series

  • What in the World Is a Flute?

    Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

    Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2012)
    This title is a terrific introduction to flutes for kids. After starting with an overview of the types of flutes like the western concert flute and the ocarina, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing flutes to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Should I Play the Drums?

    Tom Crask

    Paperback (Heinemann Intl Inc, Aug. 30, 2005)
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  • What in the World Is a Piano?

    Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

    Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2012)
    This title is a terrific introduction to pianos for kids. After starting with an overview of the main parts of a piano from hammers to pedals, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing pianos to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • What in the World Is a Clarinet?

    Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

    Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2012)
    This title is a terrific introduction to clarinets for kids. After starting with an overview of the five pieces of a clarinet from the mouthpiece to bell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing clarinets to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • What in the World Is a Drum?

    Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

    Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2012)
    This title is a terrific introduction to drums for kids. After starting with an overview of the drumhead and shell, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing drums to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • What in the World Is a Guitar?

    Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

    Library Binding (Super Sandcastle, Jan. 1, 2012)
    This title is a terrific introduction to guitars for kids. After starting with an overview of the main parts of the guitar from tuning pegs to the bridge, the general characteristics and uses of the instrument are described. Simple, fun and informative sentences accompany photos of kids and adults playing guitars to provide an understanding of this instrument in the world of music. The title also includes a picture quiz, comprehension quiz and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Ukulele

    Ruth Daly

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2018)
    Did you know that ukuleles can be different shapes? A pineapple ukulele is the same shape as a pineapple. Discover more intriguing facts in Ukuleles, a Musical Instruments book.
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  • Musical Instruments: Percussion

    Wendy Lynch

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Oct. 25, 2001)
    An examination of the percussion section of an orchestra. It discusses the characteristics of the group and presents the music in a modern multicultural and technological context. There is artwork to show how different sounds are made.
  • Clarinets

    Pamela K. Harris

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2019)
    A very simple introduction to clarinets, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.
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  • Woodwind

    Wendy Lynch

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 26, 2006)
    Get in tune with woodwind instruments. Discover how woodwind instruments make music. Explore how different woodwind instruments are used around the world, from the recorder to the Indian pungi. This book includes an activity that lets you find out for yourself how musical instruments make sounds. Questions that reinforce key concepts are a great feature of this book.
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  • Strings

    Wendy Lynch

    Paperback (Heinemann, July 26, 2006)
    Get in tune with stringed instruments. Discover how stringed instruments make music. Explore how different stringed instruments are used around the world, from the violin and the guitar to the Japanese koto. This book includes an activity that lets you find out for yourself how musical instruments make sounds. Questions that reinforce key concepts are a great feature of this book.
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  • Violins

    Holly Saari, Professor John Willis

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Each Musical Instruments title features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity.
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