
Music and How it Works
The Complete Guide for Kids
DK(Author)
DK Children (Publisher)
Published on 17. November 2020
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4654-9990-5 (ISBN)
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.
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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
DK
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
696 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4654-9990-5 (9781465499905)
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E-Book
11/2020
DK Children
€6.99
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Person
Charlie Morland is a talented musician, a highly experienced music teacher, and dad to young music star Frankie Morland. Charlie is full of enthusiasm to share his knowledge and love of music with young readers.