D is for Drinking Gourd
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007 · Est. 37 min read-aloud

D is for Drinking Gourd

Written by Nancy I Sanders · Illustrated by E. B. Lewis and E.B. Lewis

Explore African American history through an alphabet of achievements and contributions.

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40 pages· 4,761 words· Est. 37 min read-aloud· AD1110L
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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
AD1110L
Themes & topics
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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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