Rock eBook

by S.L. Hamilton

Overview

Get kids off the couch by sparking their interest! Xtreme Dance brings the popularity of modern TV dance programs to the printed page. Xtreme Dance: Latin features latin dance brought to life by amazing action images. Kids will read brief summaries of the history, moves, fashion styles, contests, and ways to learn today's most popular dances. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the dances. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617589096
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Xtreme Dance eBook
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	8 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Xtreme Rockin' 4

Rock History 6

Dance Styles 8

Rockin' Fashion 22

Learn To Rock 26

Dance Contests 28

The Glossary 30

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2–4—Each title in this somewhat problematic series covers the history, specific moves and styles, and fashion associated with a particular type of dance. While the texts are not detailed, the books are well organized and easy to follow, and the coverage of history and specific styles, in particular, works well to convey what is special about each dance. Unfortunately, the "Learn It" sections tend toward the obvious, advising children to take a class or watch videos online. The otherwise-impressive visual content is also marred by minor problems. There is a clear and admirable attempt to use pictures that kids will find exciting and relevant, so the dancers are often photographed in action, dressed in contemporary clothing. However, each new topic or chapter is introduced with an oversize yellow banner across the top of the page, and there is an annoying use of comic-style word bubbles to provide text, literally putting words into the mouths of the dancers. Although captions providing "X-treme" facts and quotes can be informative, not every quote is attributed. Despite these issues, Hip-Hop and Latin should satisfy dance fans in libraries where materials on these topics are not abundant. Rock, which seems to function as a catch-all for dance not covered by other titles, can be skipped entirely, unless there is a high demand for images of pop stars.—Heather Talty, formerly at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, New York City

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