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!
Misty Copeland: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet)
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Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781481470438
Details:
Author: Calkhoven, Laurie
Brand: Simon Spotlight
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 48
Release Date: 27-12-2016
model number: 9781481470438
Part Number: 9781481470438
Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 0.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781481470438
