Cover of Great African Americans in jazz

Great African Americans in jazz

by Carlotta Hacker

Great African Americans (Crabtree)

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the lives and legacies of 13 trailblazing African-American jazz artists who shaped the sound of a nation. From the soulful trumpet of Miles Davis to the elegant compositions of Duke Ellington, these stories celebrate creativity and perseverance. Perfect for young readers eager to explore the rich history of jazz.

Representation & Themes

African American jazz musiciansBiographyMusicHistory

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0865058180
Pages
64
Publisher
Crabtree Pub.
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,319

Subjects

Jazz musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American musicians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American jazz musicians.Musicians.African Americans -- Biography.Jazz.African American jazz musiciansAfrican American musiciansAfrican AmericansBiographyJazzJazz musiciansJuvenile literatureMusiciansOuvrages pour la jeunesseMusiciens de jazzBiographiesMusiciens négro-américainsAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureJazz musicians, biographyMusicians, juvenile literatureBlacks, biography

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