"Music doesn't come out of nothing. It always starts somewhere... with something... with someone. Discover how music is made in this survey of musical instruments from around the world. Organized by material--from wood to gourds to found objects and more--Before Music marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter makers as they source their materials and craft instruments...

"Ready to make some noise? These hands-on, not-so-ordinary science projects are for you! Design melodic musical instruments and squawking noisemakers. Turn up the bass with activities that let you see sound. Then, learn the science behind each rocking racket! Simple step-by-step instructions supported by clear photos make it easy to start experimenting and discover just how fun STEM can be"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes instructions for making a variety of simple musical instruments from ordinary household items.

Learn how STEAM subjects are involved in making music. Includes experiments, activities and other resources.

A cumulative rhyme in which a young boy emphatically and noisily tells his parents to go away when they say it is time for bed.

"A rollicking text about the fun and sounds of music making. Introductionary look at decoding multiple words using the -ng suffix. Each title includes a note to caregiver and word list"-- Provided by publisher.

"Xiaomi will never forget the magical sounds she heard one hot summer evening when the power went out in her family's apartment building. It happened at day's end while her parents were preparing dinner. Her father lit candles while suggesting they take out their musical instruments and descend to the yard to perform for their neighbors. He played the ehru and her mother the accordion while she danced. The songs made their way into each home, and...

Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an emblematic musical instrument. The music of the balafon is a source of joy while the young men are doing collective work in the fields, at age-group ceremonies, for the poro initiatory society, for the catholic mass and during young people's dance evenings. Musicians and non-musicians, young and old, talk about the different occasions for which...

A rockin' goblin has Ellie the guitar fairie's instrument, and he won't give it up without a fight! Can Rachel, Kirsty, and Ellie outsmart this guitar star?