Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
8.4
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
4344
Points per Word
0.00023
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
20th Century Music
Description
This book discusses the influence of people and events worldwide in the first decades of the twentieth century which led to experiments with dissonance, modern ballet, and the birth of jazz.
Quick Summary
Travel back to a time when musicians shattered old rules, dancers spun into uncharted territory, and jazz burst onto the scene like musical fireworks. Kids will devour the stories of brave artists who dared to break every rule, creating sounds and moves that blew everyone's minds. If your kid loves the Magic Tree House series and wants a deeper dive into real history, they'll eat this up. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who love music, dance, and stories about people who changed the world.