Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey
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Alvin Ailey

Written by Andrea Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Part of the Great Black Performers Book Series
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$7.99
$7.59
6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
1,679
Word count
AD880L
Lexile measure
Sep 5, 1995
Publication date

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780786810772
    Publication Date
    September 5, 1995
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1993
    Page Count
    32
    Word Count
    1679
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    92054865
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    33220009
    Lexile® Level
    AD880L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.7

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