Who Was Maria Tallchief?

Born in 1925, Maria Tallchief spent part of her childhood on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma. With the support of her family and world-renowned choreographer George Balanchine, she rose to the top of her art form to become America's first prima ballerina. Black-and-white illustrations provide visual sidebars to the history of ballet while taking readers through the life of this amazing dancer.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 07/22/2002
ISBN: 9780448426754
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.30d

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 465 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 465 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 61653 / Who Was Maria Tallchief?
Reading Level: 5.1 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1