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The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop

The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop

Author: , Illustrator: Frank Morrison

The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and...
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Ages: 5-7
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: 5.1
LEXILE©: AD880L
Ages: 5-7
Read time: 5-20 mins

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