Misty Copeland: Ballerina

Contributor(s): Isbell, Hannah (Author)

ISBN: 9780766081772

Publisher: Enslow Publishing

Binding Types:

Paperback

$10.35

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$23.30 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$22.10 (100+ copies: $21.35)

List/retail price:

$10.35

Pub Date: December 30, 2016

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2016020287

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 08 to 10

Physical Info: 0.10" H x 8.30" L x 6.90" W ( 0.15 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography and Autobiography | Performing Arts

Series: Junior Biographies

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000189001 ( Misty Copeland: Ballerina)

Reading level: 5.40

Interest level: MG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: In 2015, Misty Copeland was named principal ballerina of the American Ballet Theatre, the first African American to earn the title in the ballet companys history. She has danced all over the country, on Broadway, and on television, but she had to break many barriers to do it, including racism and poverty. Through simple text and vivid photos, readers will appreciate Copelands struggles and will learn about her dedication to promoting diversity in ballet. A Words to Know section helps readers with new vocabulary, and quotations by Copeland shed light on this talented woman.

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