Musical roads? Swimmers who hear music underwater? Parachuting pianos?! 100 Things to Know About Music from Usborne presents the reader with a new fascinating fun fact about music, musical instruments, musicians, the history of music, and more with each turn of the page. With each topic beginning with an attention-grabber hook and fleshed out with plentiful visuals and clear explanations, this book not only entertains kids but teaches them too. Topics are randomized, so your student can open the book at any point and be thrilled. Index and glossary in the back. Hardcover, 128 pages.
100 Things to Know About Music
SKU
054428
ISBN
9781836052746
Grade 3-6
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Product Overview
- Learn 100+ Fun Facts in Bite-Sized Pieces: Discover facts related to the history of music, instruments, musicians, and more
- Visually Engaging and Easy to Read: Each topic is self-contained to one or two pages—open anywhere and begin learning!
- Educational and Exciting: Full of fascinating information that both entertains and teaches young readers
- Additional Resources: Index and glossary included
Description
Publisher's Description of 100 Things to Know About Music
Which tunes could save a life, and which should come with a health
warning? How do talking drums tell the history of Africa? What happens
in your brain when you listen to music? Find the answers to these
questions and more in 100 Things to Know about Music - an exciting book exploring all corners of the diverse world of music.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-6 |
| Brand: | Usborne |
| ISBN: | 9781836052746 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 7 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.1 |
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