Beat of a Nation: How Hip-Hop Shaped American Culture and Inspired the World

Contributor(s): Morall-Baker, Monica B (Author)

ISBN: 9798765688861

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

$23.99

Pub Date: January 1, 2026

Dewey: 782.421649

LCCN: 2025013218

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 12

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.20" L x 7.20" W ( 0.55 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Music | Rap and Hip Hop

Series: American Achievements

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000558409 ( Beat of a Nation: How Hip-Hop Shaped American Culture and Inspired the World)

Reading level: 5.80

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "Hip-Hop is a cultural movement that began in New York City in the 1970s. Young readers discover the beginnings of hip-hop, how it evolved and spread globally over time, and its lasting impact"--

Brief description: Dr. Monica B. Morall-Baker is an author of nonfiction books for children. She lives and works in northern Georgia.

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