Who was Louis Armstrong? / by Yona Zeldis McDonough ; illustrated by John O'Brien

Author:: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
Published:: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [2004]
Copyright Date:: ©2004
Physical Description:: 106 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Additional Creators:: O'Brien, John, 1953-

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Contents:

Who was Louis Armstrong? -- A rough and tumble start -- A home away from home -- Making music -- King of jazz -- Ups and downs -- A question of color -- Hello and good-bye.

Summary:

Biography of a poor boy from New Orleans who became a jazz musician who is beloved around the world.

Subject(s):

Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971—Juvenile literature
Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971
Jazz musicians—United States—Biography—Juvenile literature
African American jazz musicians—Biography—Juvenile literature
Musicians
Jazz
African Americans—Biography

ISBN:

0448433680 (pbk.)
9780448433684 (pbk.)
0448435608 (hardcover)
9780448435602 (hardcover)

Bibliography Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-104).

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