Shake, Rattle and Strum (A World of Difference) by Sara Corbett

by Sara Corbett

By exploring and comparing everyday objects and rituals, this series helps young readers understand the similarities and differences that exist among societies. These visually appealing and multicultural books are uniquely informative and fun, too. Includes index.Around the world, musical instruments play an important role in religion, celebrations, communication -- even politics and war.

Unknown Binding

First published April 1, 1995

About the author

Sara Corbett, a longtime contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine, is the co-author of "A House in the Sky" with Amanda Lindhout. Corbett met Lindhout only a few months after she was released from 460 days spent as a hostage in Somalia. The two collaborated closely for three years on the book. Corbett lives in Portland, Maine, where she co-founded a non-profit writing center for kids called The Telling Room. "A House in the Sky" has received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and will be published in September, 2013.