From early music through classical music to modern music, Children’s Book of Music from DK is a colorful, large-format resource that walks kids through what music is, musical instruments around the world and throughout time, types of instruments, famous composers, musicals and operas, and more. Pages do contain a good amount of text, but they have a lot of photographs and visuals as well. An older student could probably read this independently, but a younger student would benefit most from reading through it with a parent. Glossary and index included at the end. Hardcover, 142 pages.
Children's Book of Music
SKU
054652
ISBN
9780744082777
Grade 4-7
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Product Overview
- Wonderful Introduction to Music: Let your children explore the wide world of music with this resource!
- Broad Coverage of Different Elements: Covers music around the world, types of instruments, famous composers, musicals and operas, and more
- Ideal for Older Students or Alongside a Parent: Fairly text-heavy with a good number of photographs and visuals
- Additional Resources: Glossary and index included
Description
Publisher's Description of Children's Book of Music
Go on a musical journey around the world in this children’s introduction.
Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children’s guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of music and celebrates music from every continent!
Children aged 9+ can find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyoncé. All the essential information about music is covered, including the major movements, composers, instruments and techniques.
This music book for children offers:
– Chapters which cover a huge range of musical styles, from the very first instruments to the modern day.
– Explanations of how music touches our lives, from festivals and religion, to TV and film, pop music and stardom.
– Profiles of influential musicians from Bach to Elvis.
– A focus on key instruments such as piano and violin, showing their component parts and the famous musicians who play them.
Children’s Book of Music
is full of facts and photos highlighting musical styles from across the globe, from the very earliest music through to classical and blues, via reggae, Afropop, hip-hop and dance – making it the perfect gift for budding musicians.
Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with this extensive children’s guide. This book is the perfect introduction for young readers to the world of music and celebrates music from every continent!
Children aged 9+ can find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyoncé. All the essential information about music is covered, including the major movements, composers, instruments and techniques.
This music book for children offers:
– Chapters which cover a huge range of musical styles, from the very first instruments to the modern day.
– Explanations of how music touches our lives, from festivals and religion, to TV and film, pop music and stardom.
– Profiles of influential musicians from Bach to Elvis.
– A focus on key instruments such as piano and violin, showing their component parts and the famous musicians who play them.
Children’s Book of Music
is full of facts and photos highlighting musical styles from across the globe, from the very earliest music through to classical and blues, via reggae, Afropop, hip-hop and dance – making it the perfect gift for budding musicians.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-7 |
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| ISBN: | 9780744082777 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2 |
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