| Title | : | Who Was Maria Tallchief? |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Catherine Gourley, Who HQ & Val Paul Taylor |
| Release | : | 2002-07-22 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Social Studies for Kids, Books, Kids, Biographies for Kids |
| Size | : | 12136755 |
| 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. |
