Presents different types of percussion instruments, such as the tambourine and xylophone, and illustrates ways of playing them.

Traces the development of percussion instruments through various cultures, discussing jingles, rattles, gongs, and drums. Includes projects for making instruments.

"This title introduces readers to common percussion instruments such as the snare drum, cymbals, timpani, and xylophone. Readers learn about the history of percussion instruments and why they are important parts of our culture. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...