People have long played music with instruments. How long? Archaeologists have discovered a 50,000-year-old flute! Doubtless, other instruments are even older. This inviting volume offers emerging readers intriguing information about many kinds of instruments from prehistoric times to the modern era. They'll be encouraged to consider how human resourcefulness and ingenuity led to the development of the instruments that create our favorite music. Colorful photographs and images support the appealing, at-level text.