Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
5.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2188
Points per Word
0.000229
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance as performed long ago and today, including information about the Harlem-based African dance troupe Batoto Yetu. The coauthor is Júlio Leitao.