Ballet is very popular all around the world, but in the mid-twentieth century, the most recognized ballerinas were all from Europe. One Native Osage woman changed that. Maria Tallchief: Prima Ballerina tells the story of Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief, the first American dancer to become an internationally renowned prima ballerina. The story of an interesting woman and beautiful photographs will keep students engaged in this biography while also giving them a chance to summarize the text and determine the authors' point of view. The book and lesson are also available for levels R and U.