McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the form of energy that is sound! Sound waves and their wavelengths are discussed, as are the vibrations of molecules, acoustics, and how the ear interprets sound. These properties are illustrated by the making and hearing of music. Colorful infographics make decibels, amplitude, frequency, and ear anatomy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Ludwig van Beethoven are featured. A...

Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the Magic Fairies' magic instruments and music everywhere is out of tune. Now they plan to use Sadie's magic saxophone in the talent contest and it's up to Rachel and Kirsty to save their fairy friends.

Rachel and Kirsty must find Maya's magic harp so the wedding day in Wetherbury is not ruined.

Looks at the different instruments, from the bongo drums to the castanets, which make up the group of percussion, and describes how they are played and how they fit into larger groups of instruments.

"Aardvarks play accordions. Butterflies strum banjos. Chimpanzees crash cymbals. Preschoolers can learn their ABCs with the fresh, alliterative text and the charming illustrations of animal friends playing music with instruments from around the world"--

Katie Woo wants to learn an instrument, but she is having trouble deciding what kind of music suits her best.

Ten instruments take their parts one by one in a musical performance.

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Every young child loves to listen to music, bang on drums, and pound the keys of a piano. Now here's a Hello, World! board book that can teach babies and toddlers all about musical instruments and the sounds they make with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. Hello, World! board books introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy...