Ballroom cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 757
Points per Word 0.000661
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book explores the steps and costumes that make ballroom dancing so exciting.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who's curious about dancing or loves learning how things work, "Ballroom" is a quick and colorful way to feed that interest. Angela Royston breaks down the different ballroom styles from the fancy footwork of the tango to the twirling elegance of the waltz without making it feel like a textbook. The photos and descriptions of the sparkly costumes and formal attire are especially fun for kids who like the "wow" factor of seeing people dressed up. It's short enough that reluctant readers won't feel intimidated, and the half-point AR value means it's a fast win for kids building confidence. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely educational without being dry, and there's enough visual appeal to keep younger kids interested even if they're not reading every word themselves. If your kid devours this one, they'd probably also enjoy "Dance: From Ballet to Hip-Hop" by Rachel Rennebach for more dance exploration.