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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 780.8996073 EAN: 9780892392124 ISBN: 0892392126 Label: Children's Book Press Manufacturer: Children's Book Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: September 21, 2005 Publisher: Children's Book Press Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Children's Book Press Related Items:
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 Rating: - Teacher worthyI have used this book collaboratively with 3 & 4th grades at an inner city school. The rich information and fantastic illustrations are a perfect stimulant to lessons in language arts as well as dance and painting. Rating: - Rejoice in the Music....."I see the rhythm. I see the rhythm of our beginnings. I feel the pulse of a people and a land in harmony. I hear the legends told by the drum, the beats of our beliefs, the music of our ancient history..." From its roots in Africa and slave songs, to the birth of the blues, ragtime, swing, jazz, and gospel, to rhythm and blues, rock and roll, hip hop, funk, and rap, Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood trace the history of African American music. Ms Igus' lyrical free verse, rich in imagery and magic, ... Read More Rating: - Excellent resource for teachers of all grade levelsThis is an excellent resource for the classroom. It depicts the history of African American music from Africa to rap/hip hop with vibrant art work matching the electric words! Wow! Rating: - A great multi-functional bookThis book is a great book to include in a public library, home library, or school library. This book can be incorporated in many areas of learning. The author does an excellent job discussing the historical and physical features of African American music. Reading the book is like going on a musical journey. Some of the music types discussed are; jazz, ragtime, blues, gospel, and bebop. Each music type is well described, and Michele has included in each musical description a timeline, important figures ... Read More Rating: - Now this is non-fiction!This beautifully illustrated book tells the history of African-American music through poems and art. It is both informative and inspiring. I hate age-level labels on books like this. Adults will appreciate this book as much as children. I stumbled upon it at a new multicultural bookstore, discovering later that it was a Coretta Scott King winner. I can see why! 
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