Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Louis ArmstrongKing of JazzSeries: Famous African AmericansBy Patricia McKissack and Fredrick McKissack DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews "Music has been in my blood from the day I was born," said Louis Armstrong. He rose from a troubled childhood and a life of poverty to set the music world on fire. Armstrong's lively trumpet playing, trademark "scat" singing, and natural talent for showmanship dazzled audiences for more than fifty years. In clear, crisp prose, the McKissacks place Armstrong in American musical history and show the impact his extraordinary talent made throughout the world.Publication Date: 01/01/2013Copyright: 2013Pages: 24Trim Size: 9 x 7 1/2Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrationsGrade Level: K–3Age Level: 5–8LC Number: 2012012302Lexile: 490ATOS Reading Level: 3.0ATOS Points: 0.5Quiz #: 156432AR Interest Level: LGDewey: 781.65092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Ed.978-0-7660-4106-6$23.60$17.70Multi-User eBook978-0-7660-5742-5$23.60$17.70 "Each simply written title in this updated series . . . provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American . . . Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for use with reluctant readers."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"The reading level is absolutely appropriate for the intended audience . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2013See all reviews Loading… Other books in Famous African Americans 12 Loading… Loading… Reviews"Each simply written title in this updated series . . . provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American . . . Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for use with reluctant readers."The Horn Book Guide, Fall 2013". . . offers accessible biographies for younger students or older struggling readers."Library Media Connection, October 2013"The reading level is absolutely appropriate for the intended audience . . ."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, March 2013". . . overall, the language is simple and straightforward . . . These introductions will be useful for reports and for independent reading."School Library Journal, April 2013 Library Ed.: 978-0-7660-4106-6 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Multi-User eBook: 978-0-7660-5742-5 List Price: $23.60 Discount Price: $17.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble