Did you know that the largest Veterans Day Parade is in New York City? It is held on November 11 every year. Many high school drum and bugle bands take part. Discover these and other fascinating facts in Drum and Bugle Bands, one of the titles in the Bands series.

Did you know that blues music began in the United States during the late 1800s? African Americans from the southern United States made the first blues songs. Find out more in Blues, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.

Brief introduction to various types of percussion instruments, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Childhood is a great time for exploring the world's sights and sounds-and for developing a lifelong interest in music! Our Music Makers series features easy-to-read text and colorful, well-chosen photos that provide a kid-friendly introduction to some of their favorite instruments. A table of contents, informative captions,...

Did you know that Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the home of country music? Many country artists live and make music there. Find out more in Country, one of the titles in the My Favorite Music series.

A very simple introduction to various types of drums, their history, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Did you know that each string on a harp makes a different sound? Most harps have 47 strings. Discover more intriguing facts in Harps, a Musical Instruments book.

A very simple introduction to various types of flutes, their history, how certain kinds differ, what they sound like, what they look like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Talented kid musicians describe how they achieved their dream careers! Real-life success stories will inspire music lovers. Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their musical adventure.

¿Sabías que los ukeleles pueden tener diferentes formas? El ukelele piña tiene la misma forma que una piña. Descubre más datos intrigantes en Los ukeleles un libro de Los instrumentos musicales.

Did you know that a djembe is carved from a single tree trunk? People play the djembe by hitting it with their hands. Discover more intriguing facts in Djembes, a Musical Instruments book.