Spring 2026

Hits that Changed History

How Motown Revolutionized Music and Culture in America

From the Series American Achievements

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

Motown was a widely successful Black-owned music company. Berry Gordy, the creator of Motown, worked with many popular artists such as the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and the Temptations to create hit songs during the 1960s and 1970s. Learn about the early years of Motown, how the company impacted race and culture in the United States, 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, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity
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 JNF036020, JNF018010, JNF025210
Dewey 781.64409774/34
Dimensions 7 x 9
Guided Reading Level T
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.