Ballet School (Crabapples)

Created by Bobbie Kalman, author of more than 180 bestselling children's books, Crabapples are "starter" non-fiction books for primary students. Each entertaining book features fascinating, easy-to-understand information along with awesome full-color photos and illustrations on animals, sea life, machinery and many other subjects kids are curious about. They also contain the all-important glossary and index young students need to do reports.

Features:
-- "Starter" non-fiction for younger readers
-- Large-size photographs and simple, easy-to-understand style
-- A multitude of subjects that fascinate children

For every child who has dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer, Ballet School follows the students who attend ballet school through a typical day of classes, practice and free time. Breathtaking photos of actual performances emphasize the art of ballet.

Other topics include:

-- the different dance positions and prevention of injuries

-- life in a dormitory and school studies

-- the performers' clothes and make-up