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Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"With stunning illustrations that make history come alive, this book is an excellent opportunity for kids to learn about the tradition of American folk songs. This is a finely crafted look into the song and spirit that were the soundtrack for America's industrial revolution. Poetry and music come alive here from the past to the present...Praise to the Gandy dancers of the world!"--P.[4] of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
Description
"This lyrical picture book biography of songwriter and activist Jean Ritchie traces the singer's life from the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky to New York City and beyond, as her protest songs inspired a nation."--Book jacket flap.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The people and places in Appalachia make it a rich, multifaceted, and diverse region. When author Frank X Walker first coined the phrase 'Affrilachia,' he wanted to ensure that the voices and accomplishments of African Americans in that region were recognized and exalted. A is for Affrilachia not only brings awareness of notable African Americans from this region, but this inspired children's alphabet book is also an exuberant celebration of the...
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Folk songs such as "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain," "I've Been Working on the Railroad," and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" take on lives of their own, becoming stand-alone stories featuring several zany characters, including an acrobatic pink-haired roller-skater girl, a straw hat-wearing unshaven hillbilly astronaut, a banjo-playing cow-loving weasel, and a hard-working monkey who happens to love dumplings! The accompanying recordings of...
8) Folk
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the popularity of traditional folk music, its styles, and musical instruments.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Learn the story of this American music form.
American folk music is a rich vein of the nation's cultural resources. In the past it embraced styles as diverse as spirituals and polkas, breakdowns and ballads, Tex-Mex corridos and the songs of the cowboy. Today, folk music continues to absorb new influences and to evolve in exciting and unexpected ways.--From publisher description.
11) Folk music
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Defines folk music and traces its history and development in the United States, including its resurgence in popularity starting in the 1940s.
12) World music
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Introduces some of the instruments used in world music, including the Indian sitar and tabla, Australian didgeridu and bullroarer, and African kora and sansa.
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Includes information about the cultures and music of fourteen countries (Senegal, Bolivia, Chile, Jamaica, Australia, Canada, Greece, France, Democratic Republic of Congo, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Israel, Ethiopia and the US) with art and musical activity associated with each.
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Includes information about the cultures and music of fourteen countries (Senegal, Bolivia, Chile, Jamaica, Australia, Canada, Greece, France, Democratic Republic of Congo, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Israel, Ethiopia and the US) with art and musical activity associated with each.
15) Folk music
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on favorite jazz pieces. Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach young readers how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheet music of favorite popular songs, as well as a primer on...
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