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NONFICTION BOOKS:
BIOGRAPHY
2ND-4TH GRADE
National Geographic Readers series by National Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn
Geographic Russell-Brown
Reading Level: K,M Reading Level: Q
Genre: biography, history, Genre: history, biography, music
Format: Early reader Format: Picture book
Description: This series features a wide range of Description: At age seven, Melba Doretta Liston fell
topics such as animals, famous figures, and in love with a big, shiny trombone. Her extraordinary
science concepts. Search “National Geographic gift for music led her to the world of jazz.
Readers” for all titles.
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist
Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Beans Ernest Everett Just by Melina Mangal
Reading Level: R Reading Level: R
Genre: history, biography, music Genre: history, biography, science
Format: Picture book Format: Picture book
Description: The rhythmic text and exuberant Description: Ernest Everett Just was not like
illustrations celebrate these courageous other scientists of his time. He saw the
musicians who chipped away at racist and sexist whole, where others saw only parts.
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