Roots and Blues: A Celebration

by Arnold Adoff

Other authorsR. Gregory Christie (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2011

Library's review

The blues, a unique American form of music, serves as the vehicle for teaching about African American history. The stories of individuals are conveyed poetically and rhythmically through text and illustrations.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Culture, NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, History-Life & Culture in the Americas, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Lexile

L

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Clarion Books (2011), Edition: Illustrated, 96 pages

Description

Lyrical text explores how Blues have been part of everyday life throughout history, from its origins in the sounds of the earth, through slaves' voices singing of freedom, to today's greatest performers--and listeners.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

96

Physical description

96 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

9780547235547

DDC/MDS

811.54

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