Brief introduction to various types of percussion instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds-and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

Brief introduction to various types of woodwind instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played.

"Simple text briefly describes flutes, how certain kinds differ, and how they are played." --

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

"Simple text describes the parts of a piano and how it is used to make music." --

Includes facts about the saxophone, including its shape and components, different kinds of saxophones, and how it is played.

"Shares historical information on the tuba, as well as details about its shape, components, and how it is used." --

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