The works of Beethoven, Ravel, Prokofiev, and others are introduced to
children by demonstrating how insects, arachnids, and amphibians, such
as spiders, wasps, butterflies, frogs, and snakes, have inspired the
composers. This book pairs five centuries of music history with stunning
and evocative illustrations of these fascinating little creatures. A
glossary of musical terms and a short biography of each composer are
included along with a CD (plus a unique code for the digital download)
of 20 excerpts from various recordings performed by world-class
luminaries, including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the
Liverpool Philharmonic, and the Nashville Symphony.