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Author
Language
English
Description
Journeying from a blue-collar childhood to shatter tennis's exclusive country-club culture, Billie Jean King paved the way for a more open, inclusive, and equal sports environment. In her memoir, she takes us behind the scenes of the pro tennis tour, through her five years as the top-ranked woman in the world, her twenty Wimbledon championships, her thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Naomi Osaka is the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one singles ranking in the Women's Tennis Association. She started to make a name for herself at 16 and is now known around the world. Osaka has defeated the toughest players in the league and her talent continues to rise each year. Read more about this skilled tennis star!"--
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Anything Billie Jean did, she did it ALL THE WAY. When she ran, she ran fast. When she played, she played hard. As a top women's tennis player, Billie Jean fought for fairness in women's sports, and when she faced off against Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, the most famous tennis match in history, she showed the world that men and women--and boys and girls--are equal on and off the court."-- provided by publisher.
11) Billie Jean King
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Serena Williams is the most decorated female tennis player of all time. She's been ranked #1 by the Women's Tennis Association countless times since 2002, and no one holds more Grand Slam titles--not just as a single's player, but also, with her sister Venus, in women's doubles. Find out all about this powerhouse player and her dozens of amazing victories--and decide for yourself: is Serena the G.O.A.T. of tennis?
13) Seeing Serena
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
'Seeing Serena' is a riveting chronicle of trailblazing tennis champion and cultural icon Serena Williams' turbulent 2019 tour season and a revealing portrait of who she is, both on and off the court.
14) Coco Gauff
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title focuses on Coco Gauff and gives information related to her early life, her time in the pros, and the legacy she leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives and careers and the tennis stars and sisters, discussing their Grand Slam wins, Olympic success, trend-setting, and rivalry.
19) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Born in the US, raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, and known for her tennis talent, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn her story!"--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.
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