Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))
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Summary
This edition of Jitterbug Jam (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) by Barbara Jean Hicks is a history book that adds background to its subject. The copy shown here is 2005 • Farrar Straus & Giroux.
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Worth a look if you want context, grounding, and a subject that rewards curiosity over speed.
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- You want history told in a readable way.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780374336851
Worth buying if: You want history told in a readable way.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780374336851
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