D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet
D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet
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D Is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet

Written by Nancy I Sanders & illustrated by E. B. Lewis
Part of the Art and Culture Book Series
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6 - 10
Reading age
40
Page count
119
Words per page
~1098L
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Mar 6, 2009
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781585364749
    Publication Date
    March 6, 2009
    Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    119
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    6 - 10 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1098L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    119147
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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