Author: Emma Huddleston
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1634943392
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
From the first women to compete in open-water contests to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Swimming tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both in and out of the pool.
Legends of Women’s Swimming
Author: Emma Huddleston
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1634943392
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
From the first women to compete in open-water contests to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Swimming tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both in and out of the pool.
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN: 1634943392
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
From the first women to compete in open-water contests to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Swimming tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both in and out of the pool.
Hail Mary
Author: Frankie de la Cretaz
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1645036618
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The groundbreaking story of the National Women’s Football League, and the players whose spirit, rivalries, and tenacity changed the legacy of women’s sports forever. In 1967, a Cleveland promoter recruited a group of women to compete as a traveling football troupe. It was conceived as a gimmick—in the vein of the Harlem Globetrotters—but the women who signed up really wanted to play. And they were determined to win. Hail Mary chronicles the highs and lows of the National Women’s Football League, which took root in nineteen cities across the US over the course of two decades. Drawing on new interviews with former players from the Detroit Demons, the Toledo Troopers, the LA Dandelions, and more, Hail Mary brings us into the stadiums where they broke records, the small-town lesbian bars where they were recruited, and the backrooms where the league was formed, championed, and eventually shuttered. In an era of vibrant second wave feminism and Title IX activism, the athletes of the National Women’s Football League were boisterous pioneers on and off the field: you’ll be rooting for them from start to finish.
Publisher: Bold Type Books
ISBN: 1645036618
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The groundbreaking story of the National Women’s Football League, and the players whose spirit, rivalries, and tenacity changed the legacy of women’s sports forever. In 1967, a Cleveland promoter recruited a group of women to compete as a traveling football troupe. It was conceived as a gimmick—in the vein of the Harlem Globetrotters—but the women who signed up really wanted to play. And they were determined to win. Hail Mary chronicles the highs and lows of the National Women’s Football League, which took root in nineteen cities across the US over the course of two decades. Drawing on new interviews with former players from the Detroit Demons, the Toledo Troopers, the LA Dandelions, and more, Hail Mary brings us into the stadiums where they broke records, the small-town lesbian bars where they were recruited, and the backrooms where the league was formed, championed, and eventually shuttered. In an era of vibrant second wave feminism and Title IX activism, the athletes of the National Women’s Football League were boisterous pioneers on and off the field: you’ll be rooting for them from start to finish.
Women in Sports
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593377656
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593377656
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!
Top 10 Women's Sports Legends
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766014954
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the top ten players of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766014954
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the top ten players of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Stars of Women's Soccer
Author: Illugi Jökulsson
Publisher: Abbeville Kids
ISBN: 9780789212382
Category : Soccer for women
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"World Soccer Legends series presents "Stars of Women's Soccer," featuring a collection of the best female players from around the world"--
Publisher: Abbeville Kids
ISBN: 9780789212382
Category : Soccer for women
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"World Soccer Legends series presents "Stars of Women's Soccer," featuring a collection of the best female players from around the world"--
Serena Williams
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316471836
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats and photographs.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316471836
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats and photographs.
Lady Legends Alphabet
Author: Beck Feiner
Publisher: Alphabet Legends
ISBN: 9780648261605
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Amelia Earhart to Oprah Winfrey, Vivienne Westwood to Frida Kahlo, Lady Legends Alphabet presents the quintessential A to Z of strong, talented, irrepressible women that every young girl, and boy, should know and admire. A must own handbook for the modern child aiming to realise their true potential in a rapidly changing world.
Publisher: Alphabet Legends
ISBN: 9780648261605
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From Amelia Earhart to Oprah Winfrey, Vivienne Westwood to Frida Kahlo, Lady Legends Alphabet presents the quintessential A to Z of strong, talented, irrepressible women that every young girl, and boy, should know and admire. A must own handbook for the modern child aiming to realise their true potential in a rapidly changing world.
Michael Jordan
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316094013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316094013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Don't miss this action-packed and informative look at the life and achievements of a basketball legend! Matt Christopher, the number one sports writer for kids, profiles basketball superstar Michael Jordan, covering his childhood, college career, rookie years, professional career highlights, and even his short stint in minor league baseball. Written in Matt Christopher's easy-to-read style and complete with incredible photos and Michael Jordan's key stats, this comprehensive biography will entertain and educate.
Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Author: Matt Christopher
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316093793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than 20 years that followed, his daring driving style earned him several top honors, including his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona. On February 18th, 2001, Earnhardt had been racing in the Daytona 500, when in the final lap, he had a fatal crash. While other drivers have come and gone, the face of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., with his handlebar moustache and wide grin, will always be the face of NACAR. Get to know a legend.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316093793
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. first broke onto the racing scene in 1979, when he was named Rookie of the Year. In the more than 20 years that followed, his daring driving style earned him several top honors, including his proudest moment, a victory at Daytona. On February 18th, 2001, Earnhardt had been racing in the Daytona 500, when in the final lap, he had a fatal crash. While other drivers have come and gone, the face of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., with his handlebar moustache and wide grin, will always be the face of NACAR. Get to know a legend.
Icons of Women's Sport [2 volumes]
Author: Kelly Boyer Sagert
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This collection of fascinating biographies of outstanding women athletes past and present including superstars such as Nadia Comaneci, Mia Hamm, Jackie-Joyner Kersee, Danica Patrick, and Serena and Venus Williams. Icons of Women's Sport identifies and examines the individuals who have impacted history, challenged the status quo, influenced sport culture, and garnered wide public interest. Including stars from the past and present, ranging from Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Billie Jean King to Dara Torres and Venus and Serena Williams, the featured athletes are iconic not only because of their achievements in the sports arena, but also because of their contributions to society: advancing cultural diversity and gender equity, breaking class barriers, and transcending stereotypes. The book contains biographies of 36 women athletes—American and international—who excelled in competitive sports from the post-World War I era through the modern era in a dozen different sports. Icons of Women's Sport spotlights athletes across a wide range of women's sports, with appropriate attention given to the major sports. Readers will enjoy learning about stars from both amateur and professional sports arenas, including Olympic athletes, as well as female competitors who have reached the top of their game in newer arenas such as golf and snowboarding.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 703
Book Description
This collection of fascinating biographies of outstanding women athletes past and present including superstars such as Nadia Comaneci, Mia Hamm, Jackie-Joyner Kersee, Danica Patrick, and Serena and Venus Williams. Icons of Women's Sport identifies and examines the individuals who have impacted history, challenged the status quo, influenced sport culture, and garnered wide public interest. Including stars from the past and present, ranging from Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Billie Jean King to Dara Torres and Venus and Serena Williams, the featured athletes are iconic not only because of their achievements in the sports arena, but also because of their contributions to society: advancing cultural diversity and gender equity, breaking class barriers, and transcending stereotypes. The book contains biographies of 36 women athletes—American and international—who excelled in competitive sports from the post-World War I era through the modern era in a dozen different sports. Icons of Women's Sport spotlights athletes across a wide range of women's sports, with appropriate attention given to the major sports. Readers will enjoy learning about stars from both amateur and professional sports arenas, including Olympic athletes, as well as female competitors who have reached the top of their game in newer arenas such as golf and snowboarding.