Trombones

Musical Instruments
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

A very simple introduction to trombones, their history, what they are made of, what they sound like, and how they are played. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Nonfiction
Category High Interest
Copyright 2020
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2019-08-01
BISACS JNF036090
Dewey 788.9
Graphics Full-color photographs, Historical photographs
Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Lexile 590
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 3.8
ATOS Interest Level LG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 61808
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Starred, Suggested websites, and Table of contents
Online Resources



  • The Trombone
  • Brass Instruments
  • Where Did Trombones Come From?
  • The Trombones Shape
  • Parts of a Trombone
  • How Do You Play a Trombone?
  • Types of Trombone Music
  • Other Brass Instruments
  • Glossary
  • To Learn More
  • Index and About the Author
Author: Bob Temple

Bob Temple, who also writes under the name Carl Emerson, is the author of more than 20 nonfiction books for children and young adults, and seven Internet-related titles. Bob holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of St. Thomas and is an award-winning journalist who has enjoyed a 16-year career in newspapers and online journalism. He is also the president of an editorial services and Web content firm based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. He enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and three children. Bob lives in Rosemount, Minnesota.

Reviews

A noteworthy review of Musical Instruments from School Library Connection on May 1, 2020

This series about musical instruments is just what we have come to expect from Child’s World publications, with each title displaying clear photographs and equally clear text to explain and explore each of the titular instruments. Written by several different authors, the series… View →

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