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Music and How It Works: The Complete Guide for Kids

AUTHOR DK
PUBLISHER DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (11/17/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.

Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.

The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.

Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781465499905
ISBN-10: 1465499903
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 96
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 9.10 x 0.50 x 11.10 inches
Weight: 1.50 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Music - History
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Music
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 4th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: 781.1
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Take a visual journey through the world of music and learn the science behind it, too.

Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.

The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds.

Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music.

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