Women in Sports

by Rachel Ignotofsky

Author	: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher	: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages	: 29
Release	: 2021-06-22
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 0593377656

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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!

Heroines of Sport

by Jennifer Hargreaves

Author	: Jennifer Hargreaves
Publisher	: Psychology Press
Total Pages	: 302
Release	: 2000
Genre	: Feminist theory
ISBN	: 9780415228480

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This text looks closely at different groups of women who have become sporting heroines. It focuses on five specific groups of women from places in the world: South African women; Muslim women, Aboriginal women, and lesbian and disabled women.

Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports

by Gregory Zuckerman

Author	: Gregory Zuckerman
Publisher	: Penguin
Total Pages	: 226
Release	: 2019-02-26
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 0399547487

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The inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more! For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies. Some of the most accomplished and famous athletes in the world—tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles, World Cup superstar Carli Lloyd and others—faced earthshaking challenges in their youth. But they refused to give up. Through hard work and determination, they rose above their circumstances and went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with firsthand content drawn from in-depth interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages. Included in the book: Venus and Serena Wiliams (tennis), Simone Biles (gymnastics), Carli Lloyd (soccer), Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics). "An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews

Game, Set, Match

by Susan Ware

Author	: Susan Ware
Publisher	: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages	: 296
Release	: 2011
Genre	: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN	: 0807834548

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Argues that Billie Jean King's 1973 defeat of male player Bobby Riggs in tennis' Battle of the Sexes match helped, along with the passage of the Title IX anti-sex discrimination act, cause a revolution in women's sports.

Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and their Stories

by Kate Pankhurst

Author	: Kate Pankhurst
Publisher	: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages	: 101
Release	: 2024-06-20
Genre	:
ISBN	: 1526669102

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Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe. Whether they were making impassioned pleas for support on the football pitch, or working behind the scenes to set up rival games when the Olympics said 'NO', these women are all sporting heroes. Including diary entries, postcard messages, maps and more, Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and Their Stories is a celebration of just some of the women whose tenacity and skill have made a mark on the world. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Cynisca, Charlotte 'Lottie' Dod, Alice Milliat, Junko Tabei, Derartu Tulu, Marta Vieira da Silva, Ellie Simmonds and Simone Biles.

Superstars of Women's Gymnastics

by Joel H. Cohen

Author	: Joel H. Cohen
Publisher	: Facts On File
Total Pages	: 68
Release	: 1997
Genre	: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN	: 9780791043912

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Profiles the lives and basketball careers of Ann Meyers, Nancy Lieberman, Cheryl Miller, Sheryl Swoopes, and Rebecca Lobo.

Top 10 Women's Basketball Stars

by Jeff Savage

Author	: Jeff Savage
Publisher	: Enslow Publishing
Total Pages	: 56
Release	: 2001
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 9780766014961

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League and Olympic champions, Hall of Famers, and yesterday's heroes are included in this discussion of great women basketball stars.

Jewish Sports Legends

by Joseph Siegman

Author	: Joseph Siegman
Publisher	: University of Nebraska Press
Total Pages	: 353
Release	: 2020-08-01
Genre	: Sports & Recreation
ISBN	: 1496222121

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Following the 1972 Olympics one sportswriter referred to Mark Spitz, winner of seven gold medals, as “the first great Jewish athlete.” He couldn’t have been more wrong. As Jewish Sports Legends shows, Jews have excelled at athletics for centuries. This engaging volume illuminates the lives and unforgettable accomplishments of Jews in virtually every major sport played worldwide. Baseball stars Sandy Koufax and Hank Greenberg, basketball’s Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes, and football’s Sid Luckman and Marv Levy are only a few notable examples. With photographs accompanying almost every sports personality, this fifth edition introduces some famous and some not-so-famous Jewish sports greats throughout history. More than eighty new entries have been added to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame since 2005, among them Lyle Alzado, Max Baer, Ira Berkow, Kenny Bernstein, Sasha Cohen, Shawn Green, Donna Geils Orender, Aly Raisman, and Bud Selig. While most of those profiled are professional sport champions and Olympic gold medalists, the book also features great coaches, officials, journalists, and other significant contributors in every major sport.

Women in Science

by Rachel Ignotofsky

Author	: Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher	: Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages	: 29
Release	: 2021-06-22
Genre	: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN	: 0593377648

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The groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky, comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting notable women's contributions to STEM, this board book edition features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature illustrations reimagined for young readers to introduce the perfect role models to grow up with while inspiring a love of science. The collection includes diverse women across various scientific fields, time periods, and geographic locations. The perfect gift for every curious budding scientist!