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"Author Peggy Caravantes provides the first in-depth portrait of Josephine Baker written for young adults. This lively biography follows Baker's life from her childhood, to her participation in the civil rights movement, her espionage work in WWII, and the adoption of her twelve children. Also included are informative sidebars, fascinating photographs, source notes, and a bibliography"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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-- First Position, Young readers will love learning about this inspiring ballerina in this uplifting and informative leveled reader. This Step 4 Step into Reading book is for newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
3) Dance
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to kinds of dances, covering ballet, tap, and hip-hop.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.
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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
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Step-by-step photographs, easy-to-follow instructions and tips from the professionals help the reader (both female and male) prepare for class, do warm-up moves, and basic positions. Further information includes how to look the part, prepare for a performance and ballet stories and famous ballet dancers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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A dancer's job is described in this book that encourages young readers to explore role models in their community. Lisa Torres practices for her starring role in the ballet. Oops! An accident! Will Lisa make it through the show? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy...
