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The Beat of a Nation

How Hip-Hop Shaped American Culture and Inspired the World

From the Series American Achievements

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Hip-hop is one of the most popular genres of music in the United States. Since hip-hop was created over fifty years ago, artists such as the Sugarhill Gang, MC Lyte, and Kendrick Lamar have made music that changed the world. Discover the beginnings of hip-hop, the inspirations behind the genre, and the influence of hip-hop on fashion, dance, and more.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2026
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2026-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF036060, JNF036020
Dewey 782.421649
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level U
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, Table of contents, and Timeline

Author: Dr. Monica B. Morall-Baker

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