Instruments
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50 Things You Should Know About — Hardcover Set
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
The 50 Things You Should Know About series explores important topics from science to technology to art in 50 bite-sized chunks. Packed with facts, diagrams, infographics, and photos, this… Read More →
50 Things You Should Know About Music
From the Series 50 Things You Should Know About
From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongolian throat singers, all humans in all parts of the world make music. Its harmonies affect us in a… Read More →
Amazing Inventions — Hardcover Set
From the Series Amazing Inventions
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
Are the Drums for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The drums are a blast to play and fun to learn. Drummers play in many types of groups from rock to pop to jazz. The band Led Zeppelin had hard-rocking drum rhythms. Even Beyoncé dances to… Read More →
Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions)
Discover true stories of invention behind coveted pop-culture objects—from sneakers to smartphones. With high-interest graphic novel art, these books profile the products' creators and… Read More →
Is the Clarinet for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The clarinet is a wonderful instrument. Its smooth, creamy sounds enhance all types of music, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Indeed, artists as diverse as Benny Goodman, Supertramp, Read More →
Is the Flute for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
Learning to play the flute is a wonderful goal. The flute is one of the most beautiful-sounding instruments there is! Its high, sweet sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and… Read More →
Is the Guitar for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The guitar is one of the coolest, most popular instruments around. Rockers Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen are legendary for their guitar-playing skills. The guitar is also a main instrument Read More →
Is the Saxophone for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The saxophone is a cool instrument that makes warm, lively sounds. Sax players pump life into rock songs, express themselves in jazz solos, and spice up Latin dance music. But is the… Read More →
Is the Trumpet for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The trumpet may be one of the smallest brass instruments, but its sound is bold and exciting. Trumpeters play in all types of groups, such as orchestras, marching bands, jazz ensembles, and… Read More →
Is the Violin for You?
From the Series Ready to Make Music
The violin is one of the most versatile instruments around. Its sweet, clear sounds enhance all types of music, from classical and jazz to rock and country. Indeed, groups as diverse as… Read More →
La guitarra eléctrica (The Electric Guitar): Una historia gráfica (A Graphic History)
From the Series Invenciones increíbles (Amazing Inventions)
Durante décadas, los toques y chirridos de la guitarra eléctrica han sido algunos de los sonidos que definen la música popular. Pero tuvo que pasar más de un siglo de esfuerzo e innovación… Read More →
Make a Rattle Drum
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1
Have you ever banged a drum? How would you bang a rattle drum? How would you make a steady rhythm? You can make your own balloon rattle drum. What materials and tools will you need? What will Read More →
Meet the Orchestra
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 3
Have you ever listened to a beautiful piece of music and been amazed by how many different instruments you can hear, and wondered how they all sound so good together? You were probably… Read More →
Musical Instruments
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Pre-Reading Level
There are lots of ways to make music. You can learn to play a musical instrument. They all sound different. Which one do you like? Read More →
Playing Keyboard
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
When someone plays a song on a keyboard, how do they know which keys to play? The keys on a keyboard have note names. Every song is made up of notes. The note names tell you which key to… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 3 Ruby Classroom Library — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 3
Nonfiction texts at Advanced Fluency Level 3 are enhanced further by the inclusion of visual communicators such as inset maps, charts, and photos, and the use of lists, numbering, bold and… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1 Orange Bookroom — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1
Level-appropriate text size and increased spacing between words assists students to decode. Classic story structure of introduction, climax, and resolution provides models for children's own… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1 Orange Classroom Library — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 1
Level-appropriate text size and increased spacing between words assists students to decode. Classic story structure of introduction, climax, and resolution provides models for children's own… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3 Purple Bookroom — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
Spacing between words is reduced to single spacing at Fluency Level 3, mimicking real-world text. The mastery of more complex strategies in Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Levels will enable… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3 Purple Classroom Library — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Level 3
Spacing between words is reduced to single spacing at Fluency Level 3, mimicking real-world text. The mastery of more complex strategies in Red Rocket ™ Readers Fluency Levels will enable… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Pre-Reading Level Pink Bookroom — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Pre-Reading Level
A first introduction to the basic conventions of print, Pre-Reading Level titles help children get off to a flying start. Unlike traditional "abc" alphabet books, the letters are presented… Read More →
Red Rocket ™ Readers Pre-Reading Level Pink Classroom Library — Paperback Set
From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Pre-Reading Level
A first introduction to the basic conventions of print, Pre-Reading Level titles help children get off to a flying start. Unlike traditional "abc" alphabet books, the letters are presented… Read More →
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the… Read More →