Easy-to-read rhyming text describes what can be done on a drum with hand, fingers, and thumb.

Make some noise by creating your own homemade musical instruments. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further independently....

Introduces equipment and devices commonly found in a science laboratory, including a pencil for taking notes, a hand lens, a microscope, and a camera, and describes their use.

Introduce kids to music, instruments, and rhythm with this adorable picture book for ages 3 to 5 Get little toes tapping with this delightful music book for toddlers! On every page, simple language and big, beautiful illustrations teach little ones about woodwind, string, brass, and percussion instruments. They'll learn what each one is called, how it works, the sounds it makes, and why it helps make music so amazing! How music is made-Explore all...

A story about two children who try to build a snowman taller than a tree teaches young readers about measuring size.

"In this STEAM title, learn about the tools scientists use and why they use them. You can also make a scientific tool of your own. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design"--From the publisher's web site.

Did you know that archeologists found statues and carvings of an instrument like the guitar in Iran that date back 3,500-4,000 years? People around the world love to play and listen to the guitar. This title is richly illustrated with large photographs, maps, and a STEM activity that provides simple instructions to help children make their own instrument. Guitars is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration.

Did you know that archaeologists found an elephant skin drum more than 30,000 years old in ice in Antarctica? This makes the drum one of the oldest musical instruments used by humans. This title is richly illustrated with large photographs, maps, and a STEM activity that provides simple instructions to help children make their own instrument. Drums is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration.

The performance of the color guard in the marching band is what makes the music come to life. This section of the band helps to bring excitement and visual effects to the marching band performance. Open up and read all about the graceful guard! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Did you know that archaeologists discovered two trumpets in King Tut's tomb in Egypt? That makes the trumpet one of the oldest instruments in the world. Trumpets thrill us with strong clear notes. This title is richly illustrated with large photographs, maps, and a STEM activity that provides simple instructions to help children make their own instrument. Trumpets is a reading journey that inspires and stimulates learning exploration.