A factbook on the range of musical instruments, written for young adults. Explores percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, and keyboards. Discusses cultural background, history, and the role each instrument has had in music. Annotated bibliographies and a complete index.

Describes all of the ways it is possible to make music using different instruments, such as banging on drums, shaking bells, playing on a keyboard, and singing.

A musical family with talents for playing a variety of instruments enjoys getting together to celebrate.

"Looks at a variety of musical instruments and their distinctive sounds, from the bongos that go "pata, pata" and kazoos that go "wha, woo" to the ukulele that goes "plinka, plinka" and the castanets that go "click, clack."--

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text invite the reader to try various instruments and join a band.

A boy embarks on a quest to bring back the sound of rain to his West African village. Includes a discussion of how rainsticks are used today and instructions for making a rainstick.

Presents the science of sound and music, including how sound is made, how the ear hears sounds, and how different musical instruments are made.

"Follow along as the symphony orchestra's various instruments are introduced. From violin to trumpet, flute to trombone, each plays its part, contributing to a grand and mystifying performance. These magical instruments will transport you in a way only music can. Soar with the strings, float away with the woodwinds, and play in a percussion thunderstorm! Music can take us anywhere, so celebrate and learn about all the instruments of the orchestra...

Artie enters the school's Battle of the Bands contest with his friends, but after realizing that only one of them can play an instrument, Artie searches for the missing "Singing Sword," a magical instrument that can lead them to victory.

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