Click the Google Preview button to take a look inside this book. Louis Armstrong"Jazz Is Played From the Heart"Series: African-American Biography LibraryBy Michael A. Schuman DetailsDetails ReviewsReviews "My whole spirit is what I blow on that horn," said Louis Armstrong of his love and commitment to jazz music. Armstrong overcame poverty and adversity to become one of the world's most influential jazz musicians. Michael A. Schuman’s new profile of one of America's greatest entertainers will enthrall readers as they discover why legends never die.Publication Date: 07/01/2007Copyright: 2008Pages: 128Trim Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4Illustrations: Illus. with color and black-and-white photographsGrade Level: 6–upAge Level: 11–upLC Number: 2006018654ATOS Reading Level: 6.9ATOS Points: 3.0Quiz #: 117128AR Interest Level: MGDewey: 781.65092FormatsFormatISBNList PriceDiscount PriceLibrary Bound Book978-0-7660-2700-8$33.27$24.95 "The writing is lucid and informative and the reader will get a clear understanding of the man and his music . . . This biography is a very good selection for middle and high school libraries. The book could be used as reference or for nonfiction reading material for students interested in music and/or African American history."TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2007"All four books feature a chronology, chapter notes, "For Further Reading," Internet addresses, and an index. Ellington and Armstrong's biographies also contain a discography."MultiCultural Review, Fall 2007 Loading… Other books in African-American Biography Library 1234 Loading… Other books from the authors 1234 Loading… Library Bound Book: 978-0-7660-2700-8 List Price: $33.27 Discount Price: $24.95 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading… -----OR----- Click to buy at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble