History Comics: Hip-Hop: The Beat of America

by Jarrett Williams

Book Overview

MUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND
How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution.

Hip-Hop: The Beat of America

Meet Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things "old school" courtesy of her dad, who grew up in the 1970s when rap music first hit the scene. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of the hip-hop we all enjoy today. So get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge!

Perfect for readers of Can't Stop, Won't Stop and Nathan Hale's Hazardous tales.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250795753
• ISBN13: 9781250795755
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: First Second
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8