The Story of the Black National Anthem

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ABDO Classroom/North Star

Just the Series: Freedom's Promise

Annotation: Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song.

Genre: [Music]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #511718

Format: Paperback

Publisher: ABDO Classroom/North Star

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 01/01/19

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-641-85610-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-641-85610-2

Dewey: 782.25

LCCN: 2018949702

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Juvenile literature.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
National anthems. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Music. Juvenile literature.
African American. Poetry. Juvenile literature.
National anthems.
African Americans. Music.
African American. Poetry.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 4,270

Reading Level: 5.8

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.8 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 510302 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 810L

Anthems, or songs of hope and praise, can help support communities through difficult times. Throughout the 1900s, the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" evolved into an anthem for black people in the United States. The Story of the Black National Anthem explores the history and the legacy of this uplifting song.Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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