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Readers will learn about the invention of the piano, one of the world’s most popular instruments. This book tells the story of Bartolomeo Cristofori and his quest to create an instrument that can play both soft and loud songs. Includes Timeline, Notes on the Piano, Music List, Author’s Note on
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Publication
Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages
Description
Presents the life of the inventor of the piano, explaining why, how, and when he created the musical instrument.
Awards
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (Nonfiction — 2017)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2018)
CCBC Choices (2018)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2017)
Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List (Youth — 2018)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
48
Physical description
48 p.; 12 inches
ISBN
1481444840 / 9781481444842
DDC/MDS
| 786.2 |