Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
by Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan, and Brian Floca
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Sports
Year Published 2010
Word Count 2,190
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 710L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 138911, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Graham, Martha
- Noguchi, Isamu
- Copland, Aaron
- Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990. Appalachian spring
- Ballet--Juvenile literature
- Ballets
- Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- Noguchi, Isamu, 1904-1988--Juvenile literature
- Ballet
- Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990. Appalachian spring--Juvenile literature
- Graham, Martha--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
- Lists With This Book
- 40 Books about the Arts
- Remarkable Women
- Performing Arts
- Other Books by Caldecott Artists
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jan Greenberg
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Floca
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sandra Jordan
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Jan Greenberg
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Brian Floca
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Sandra Jordan
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Author Interviews 27
The inspiration for the book with Sandra Jordan
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The inspiration for the book with Jan Greenberg
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On the live stage performances with Jan Greenberg
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On the live stage performances with Sandra Jordan
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Interview with Jan Greenberg
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Interview with Jan Greenberg
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Interview with Jan Greenberg
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On a creative partnership with Jan Greenberg
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On two writing as one with Jan Greenberg
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On writing for children with Jan Greenberg
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On the I.N.K. blog with Jan Greenberg
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Art matters with Jan Greenberg
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On artists in schools with Jan Greenberg
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Studio Visit with Brian Floca
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Interview with Sandra Jordan
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On a creative partnership with Sandra Jordan
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On two writing as one with Sandra Jordan
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On writing for children with Sandra Jordan
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On the I.N.K. blog with Sandra Jordan
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Art matters with Sandra Jordan
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On artists in schools with Sandra Jordan
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Support Materials from RIF Literacy Central
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Lesson Plan from National Museum of American History
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Book Readings 1
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 7
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2011
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2025
Winner, 2011
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011
Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Picture Book Selection, 2010
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2010
SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2024
Selection, 2010
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