Overview
Music and the alphabet have always gone together. Don't kids learn their letters by singing the ABCs? But you've never seen--or heard--a musical alphabet like this one. Beloved tunes. Unusual instruments. Legendary virtuosos. From anthems to zydeco, the language of music and the music of language harmonize in one superb symphony. It's a funky fusion for songsters of all ages! Includes endnotes.
Full Product Details
Author: Kathleen Krull ,
Stacy Innerst
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 24.70cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.263kg
ISBN: 9780152064792
ISBN 10: 0152064796
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 May 2009
Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
A melange of words relevant to a music education . . . Well-developed subject matter and a sense of humor. -- The New York Times Book Review Like a grand piano: It hits all the high notes but reaches the bass undertones as well . . . Fresh, eye-catching. -- Boston Herald <p>
The range of words explored is almost as vast as the world of music itself. It's an entertaining read for children and adults alike. An imaginative fusion of finely tuned text and inventive illustrations. It''s an entertaining read for children and adults alike. A melange of words relevant to a music education . . . Well-developed subject matter and a sense of humor. --The New York Times Book Review Like a grand piano: It hits all the high notes but reaches the bass undertones as well . . . Fresh, eye-catching. --Boston Herald
A melange of words relevant to a music education . . . Well-developed subject matter and a sense of humor. -- The New York Times Book Review Like a grand piano: It hits all the high notes but reaches the bass undertones as well . . . Fresh, eye-catching. -- Boston Herald <p>
A melange of words relevant to a music education . . . Well-developed subject matter and a sense of humor. --<i>The New York Times Book Review </i> Like a grand piano: It hits all the high notes but reaches the bass undertones as well . . . Fresh, eye-catching. --<i>Boston Herald </i><i></i>
Author Information
KATHLEEN KRULL is well known for her lively, award-winning nonfiction for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California.www.kathleenkrull.comSTACY INNERST is the illustrator of The Worm Family by Tony Johnston. His award-winning artwork has been featured in magazines and newspapers worldwide. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
