Who Was Maria Tallchief? (Who Was... Biography Series)

Who Was Maria Tallchief? by Catherine Gourley, illustrated by Val Paul Taylor and Nancy Harrison

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. 

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Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 112
• Book Size: 5-1/4" x 7-7/8"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 9-12
• ISBN 10: 0448426757
• ISBN 13: 978-0448426754

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

Why We Love It

The Who Was... series of biographies are an interesting way for children to learn about important people in history. The text is easy to read, detailed enough to provide insight into the person's life, and full of black and white illustrations to help children remember visually what they read.