The Music Box: The Story of Cristofori

Bartolomeo Cristofori, an Italian harpsichord maker, invented a special music machine more than 300 years ago. And the piano still speaks to us today. This fun and noisy story is about that discovery and its secret power. Written with historical accuracy in an imaginative style, the book's large colorful figures will appeal to children ages 4-10. The final pages include diagrams that older children will find interesting.