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Misty Copeland: Ready-To-Read Level 3

Misty Copeland: Ready-To-Read Level 3

You Should Meet and Ready-To-Read - Level 3 (Paperback)

Laurie Calkhoven, Author

Monique Dong, Illustrator

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9781481470438

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"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"--
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Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Beginner • Biography & Autobiography • Dance • JNF007060 • JNF018010 • JNF039020 • JNF045000 • Juvenile Nonfiction • Performing Arts • Readers

Age Range • 6-8

Pages • 48

Subjects • Copeland • Misty • Ballet dancers • United States • Ballerinas • African American dancers • Biographies

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts • Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Dance • Juvenile Nonfiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner

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!

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