Bass Guitar (Discover Musical Instruments)

Discover Musical Instruments Discover the bass guitar in this simple and engaging book for curious kids. Beginning level texts introduce young readers to common musical instruments. Each book in this series explains how a musical instrument works and how it is played. Simple sentences encourage kids to learn more about music and to learn to play themselves. Sample text: I strum or pluck the strings to make sounds. Each book in this Discover Musical Instruments features brilliant photos to aid comprehension, a word list and additional features for teachers and caregivers.

K-Gr 2—Early readers are introduced to musical instruments in this clear and easy-to-read series. Each book describes the parts of the instrument, what type of instrument it is (woodwind, etc.), and how it is played with large images and simple sentences. Photos of the instruments are labeled with parts such as string, pick, and mouthpiece. Readers also learn where the instruments are played, in a band, alone, or in an orchestra. Each book closes with a photo glossary, index, and a page titled "things to do next," which includes extension activities such as writing practice, drawing, and discussion. VERDICT This helpful series provides an easy way to integrate music and literacy. Recommended for school libraries and classrooms.