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: |
Calkhoven, Laurie |
Publisher: |
Simon Spotlight |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2016 |
Number of Pages: |
48 |
Dewey: |
B |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
7 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Lower Grade |
Accelerated Reading Level: |
5.6 |
Lexile Level: |
850 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
