Description
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland--the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater--in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people "you should meet." Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history! A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!
Details
Author: |
Laurie Calkhoven |
Illustrator: |
Monique Dong |
ISBN 10: |
1481470442 |
Pages: |
48 |
Publisher: |
Simon Spotlight |
Publication Date: |
December 27, 2016 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
0.50lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
1-3 |
