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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007 · Est. 37 min read-aloud
D is for Drinking Gourd
By Nancy I Sanders, E. B. Lewis (Illustrator), E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
Explore African American history through an alphabet of achievements and contributions.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
40 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through the alphabet to uncover the remarkable achievements of African Americans that have shaped history. Each letter reveals a story, brought to life with evocative watercolor paintings, celebrating the diverse contributions that form the rich tapestry of American culture. What hidden stories will you discover in this poetic and visual exploration?
From the publisher
The tapestry of American history is made up of countless threads marking the contributions of people from many different backgrounds and cultures. D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet showcases many of the remarkable achievements of and contributions from African Americans throughout our history. Evocative watercolor paintings from acclaimed artist E. B. Lewis perfectly capture the spirit of each letter topic’s poem and expository text.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 4,761
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~1098L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.7
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 119147
Publication
- Published
- March 6, 2009
- First published
- September 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781585364749
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