Ashanti to Zulu : African traditions
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Dillon, Leo, illustrator.
Dillon, Diane, illustrator.
Tehon, Atha, typographer.
Wallerstein, Warren., book producer.
Holyoke Lithograph Co., printer.
Dillon, Diane, illustrator.
Tehon, Atha, typographer.
Wallerstein, Warren., book producer.
Holyoke Lithograph Co., printer.
Published
New York : Dial Press, [1976].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780803703575, 0803703570, 9780803703582, 0803703589, 9780140546040, 0140546049, 9780803703087, 0803703082, 9781435200647, 1435200640
Status
Bedford Hills Free Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 960 M
1 available
J 960 M
1 available
Chappaqua Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 960 M
1 available
J 960 M
1 available
Croton Free Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 960 M/OVERSIZE
1 available
J 960 M/OVERSIZE
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hills Free Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 960 M | Recently Returned |
| Chappaqua Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 960 M | Available |
| Croton Free Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 960 M/OVERSIZE | Available |
| Eastchester Public Library - Juvenile Picture Book | JP MUSGROVE | Available |
| Eastchester Public Library - Juvenile Picture Book | JP MUSGROVE | Available |
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Published
New York : Dial Press, [1976].
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, color map ; 33 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9780803703575, 0803703570, 9780803703582, 0803703589, 9780140546040, 0140546049, 9780803703087, 0803703082, 9781435200647, 1435200640
UPC
9780803703582
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Lexile measure
900
Notes
General Note
Art techniques used: Acrylics, watercolor and pastels combined to create soft yet vibrant images with glowing colors and rich earth tones.
General Note
Illustrations and text within a decorative border.
General Note
Includes a map of the African peoples described in the book.
General Note
"Typography by Atha Tehon; Production by Warren Wallerstein; Separations by Rainbows Inc.; Printed by Holyoke Lithograph Co. Inc.; Binding by Economy Bookbinding Corp."--Title page verso
Description
Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with letters from A to Z.
Description
Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.
Target Audience
900L,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,LG,4.9,0.5.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.9,0.5,29780.
Awards
Caldecott Medal, 1977
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Musgrove, M., Dillon, L., Dillon, D., Tehon, A., & Wallerstein, W. (1976). Ashanti to Zulu: African traditions . Dial Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Margaret, Musgrove et al.. 1976. Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions. Dial Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Margaret, Musgrove et al.. Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions Dial Press, 1976.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Musgrove, Margaret,, et al. Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions Dial Press, 1976.
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