Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
643
Points per Word
0.000778
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Music Makers
Description
This book is about percussion instruments, describing what they look like, how they work, what the different parts are, and how they compare to other instruments.
Quick Summary
Kids become sound scientists as they discover how drums thunder, shakers dance, and cymbals crash. The up-close photos let them see exactly what makes each instrument shake, rattle, and roll. If your kid loves "National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of How" and wants to understand the musical world around them, they will want to tap into this book. Perfect for children in kindergarten through second grade who are curious about making noise and learning how things work.