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Jazz

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 279 Ratings and 80 Reviews

Book Description
From bebop to New Orleans, from ragtime to boogie, and every style in between, this collection of Walter Dean Myers's energetic and engaging poems, accompanied by Christopher Myers's bright and exhilarating paintings, celebrates different styles of the American art form, jazz. Jazz takes readers on a musical journey from jazz's beginnings to the present day. Includes time line and jazz glossary.
Book Information
PublisherHoliday House
BindingSchool & Library Binding (7 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages48
ISBN-100823415457
ISBN-13978-0823415458
Publication Date09/15/2006
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About Walter Dean Myers (Author) : Walter Dean Myers is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Walter Dean Myers include At Her Majesty's Request: An A... more
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About Christopher Myers (Illustrator) : Christopher Myers is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Christopher Myers include Jazz, Jabberwocky, Blues Journey.
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2/18/2008 Ellen Myrick said:
James "D Train" Williams and Vaneese Thomas bring the award-winning poetry of Walter Dean Myers to vivid life in this readalong audiobook. Christopher Myers vibrant illustrations directly inspired Rob Mathes' original compositions and you can hear the controlled swirls and splashes of color. Perfect... more

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