Groundbreakers: Black Musicians
Set of 6 titles
Black musicians have made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats to readers while showcasing their lives and music. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, these musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Dewey | 782.42164092 B-787.87166092 B |
| Lexile | 690L-780L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | R |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781668926802), Paperback (9781668928240), PDF (9781668930809), ePub (9781668929322), Hosted ebook (9781668933763), Kindle (9781668932285) |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 8.25 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Author: Joyce Markovics
Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Educational front/back matter |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Photo Captions |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |