The Story of Misty Copeland: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

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Synopsis
Discover the life of Misty Copeland—a story about changing the world through dance, for kids ages 6 to 9 Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history as a ballerina, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. This book explores how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to a world-famous ballet dancer and a role model to many people.Independent reading—This Misty Copeland biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Misty's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Misty worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina.How will Misty's dedication and positive outlook inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Simone Biles, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou.
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
64 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781638780144
Related ISBNs:
9781638074991
Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rockridge Press, Emeryville, California
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Reading Age:
6–9
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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