Meet the great composers, discover how classical music has changed over the centuries, read about the evolution of modern music and recording technology and then take an in-depth look at the key instruments of the orchestra. You can also listen to what you've learnt by downloading your free app. Book jacket.

Clever Kids can test their mental maths by working out simple fractions, times tables, telling the time and much more. All the answers can be found at the back of the book. From best-selling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, creator of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.

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