Shake, Rattle & Roll
Publication Information
Author:  George-Warren, Holly	Illustrator:  Levine, Laura
Title:  Shake, Rattle & Roll	Date:  2001
Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin Company	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-618-05540-1	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, easy reading
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading
Summary:
Rock and roll around the clock with this fun and fact-filled introduction to the pioneers of rock and roll. From Bill Haley and His Comets to James Broan and his Famous Flames, read bout fourteen of the original stars of rock and roll and learn how they created a brand new sound almost 50 years agao. These are the musicians that influenced a generation of teenagers and inspired many of today's most important musicians. Some reviewers thought the use of "grown-ups" and the illustrations seemed childish; other reviewers liked the primitive style pictures.
Teaching Ideas:
Many opportunities for writing and research present themselves in this book. Teachers can try to locate recordings of these performers to play in class to generate interest in comparing and contrasting them. Learners can also compare and contrast current rock performers with those in the book.
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