Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in History
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
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- Grade
- 1-4
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2014
Word Count 761
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 165580, 0.5 AR Points
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- Subject Headings
- 20th century
- Wilson, Teddy
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Wilson, Teddy, 1912-1986--Juvenile literature
- Jazz musicians
- Race relations--History--20th century--Juvenile literature
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts
- Jazz musicians--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Goodman, Benny
- History
- United States
- Race relations
- Goodman, Benny, 1909-1986--Juvenile literature
- Lists With This Book
- Black History 2014
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
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In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
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Author Interviews 15
In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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Past Present with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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On the true meaning of freedom with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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Interview with James Ransome
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2023 Children's Literature Legacy Medal Acceptance Speech given by James Ransome
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Common Core Guide from Holiday House
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Sean Crisden
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