Scott Joplin the King of Ragtime
by C. Ogbu Sabir
African American Library; Journey to Freedom
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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 incredible story of Scott Joplin, a talented pianist and composer who created more than 500 musical pieces, including unique ballets and operas. Journey through his life as he became known as the King of Ragtime and left a lasting mark on American music history.
Representation & Themes
Biography & AutobiographyCultural HeritageMusicHistory
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1567667465
- Pages
- 40
- Published
- July 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,198
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
Juvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionChildren: Grades 4-6GeneralBiography & Autobiography - Cultural HeritagePeople & Places - United States - African-AmericanPerforming Arts - General1868-1917African AmericansBiographyComposersJoplin, Scott,Juvenile literatureUnited States