Duke Ellington
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995 · Est. 21 min read

Duke Ellington

Written by Mike Venezia

Part of the Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers series

Discover the jazz legend who transformed music forever.

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32 pages· 1,823 words· Est. 21 min read· NC1040L
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the vibrant life of Duke Ellington, the musical genius who revolutionized jazz. Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, uncover how Ellington's innovative compositions and performances captivated audiences worldwide. What drove his passion, and how did he shape the future of music? Dive into a journey that opens the world of jazz to young readers, inspiring a lifelong appreciation for music's magic.

From the publisher

Mike Venezia provides a light-hearted, yet realistic view of the life of Ellington. With colour pictures and clever illustrations children can learn about music in a fun way, opening up the world of music to them for the rest of their lives.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,823
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC1040L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~Y
Scholastic level
P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
1520
Publication
Published
March 1, 1996
First published
September 1, 1995
Publisher
Childrens Pr
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780516445403
LCCN
95002404
OCLC
32050602

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