Like a Bird
The Art of the American Slave Song
Published on 1. September 2016
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-4677-8550-1 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on biblical imagery, slave songs both expressed the sorrow of life in bondage and offered a rallying cry for the spirit. Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Michele Wood conveys the rich meaning behind these historic songs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Sixth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Picture book
Reinforced binding
Illustrations
Glossary; Bibliography; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 272 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4677-8550-1 (9781467785501)
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E-Book
09/2016
1st Edition
The Millbrook Press Inc
€40.99
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E-Book
09/2016
1st Edition
Lerner Publishing Group
€11.99
Available for download