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"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...
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"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"--
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English
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Maestro Evarista is a conductor in search of an orchestra. With a heavy cart full of instruments, the little lizard sets out to find musicians. One by one, she comes across an assortment of animals who lighten her load as they pick their parts in what becomes a ten-member menagerie. Her cart finally empty and her heart full, Maestro Evarista takes the lead in a concert that proves big dreams do come true with a little hard work to see them through....
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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After fourth-grade scientist Curious McCarthy observes her dad fixing their doorbell, she starts to wonder about the science of sound. Meanwhile at school, it's time for Curious to pick an instrument for band. Curious chooses the flute, but the band director says Curious's lips are all wrong for the slim woodwind. Can that be true, and if it is, can science help Curious find her perfect instrument? A sound-related science experiment will have readers...
12) Face the music
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 3
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English
Description
Victoria Torres is the fifth chair out of nine flutes in her middle school band, so when the director asks for a someone to play the new piccolo, Victoria sees it as her chance to stand out--but her best friend Bea has also volunteered, and their friendship may not survive the competition when they audition for the part.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 4
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English
Description
Ten-year-old Zoe Elias, who longs to play the piano but must resign herself to learning the organ, instead, finds that her musicianship has a positive impact on her workaholic mother, her jittery father, and her school social life.
14) Music
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
Takes a look at the history of music, how instruments are made, and how they have evolved today.
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Harperfestival
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Little Critter has a musical hobby... and it's noisy! He's excited about his new drums, and this means playing them everywhere. But Little Critter soon realizes that he might need just a few more lessons before he's ready for his own rock-and-roll band!" -- [p.4] of cover.
19) Make mine music!
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Publisher
Little
Pub. Date
1981
Language
English
Description
Discusses a variety of musical instruments and presents directions for making and playing them.
20) The old banjo
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English
Description
A hardworking farmer and his son succumb to the enchantment of some very special musical instruments that have been abandoned on their farm.
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