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Maria Tallchief / written by Christine Day ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.

Author/creator Day, Christine, 1993- author.
Other author/creatorFlint, Gillian, illustrator.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Copyright Notice ©2021
Description55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Subject(s)
Cover title She persisted. Maria Tallchief
Series She persisted
She persisted (Philomel Books) ^A1427928
Contents Osage -- Student -- First performance -- Rising star -- Breaking barriers -- A legacy -- How you can persist.
Abstract "Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria!" -- Amazon.com.
General note"Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger" -- Title page.
General note"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger" -- Cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 50-55).
Interest age level Ages 6-9. Philomel Books.
Interest grade level Grades 2-3. Philomel Books.
Audience 940 Lexile
Issued in other formOnline version: Day, Christine, 1993- Maria Tallchief New York : Philomel Books, 2021 9780593115824
Genre/formBiographies.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formBiographies.
LCCN 2021029235
ISBN9780593115800 (hardcover)
ISBN0593115805 (hardcover)
ISBN9780593115817 (trade paperback)
ISBN0593115813 (trade paperback)
ISBN(ebk)

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Joyner TRC Biographies B T1449D ✔ Available Place Hold