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Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
112 pages ; 23 cm.
Description
Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Billie Jean King changed attitudes toward women and sports with one gigantic victory, fought for equal tournament purses for female tennis players, and started a foundation that...
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"In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career--six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, andher watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement,...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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...
10) On the line
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
x, 257 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
As one of the biggest stars in tennis, Williams has captured every major title and earned the #1 world ranking in tennis three times during her illustrious career. In this compelling and poignant memoir, she takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come.
Author
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
345 pages, 10 pages ; 21 cm.
Description
Verghese's marriage is unraveling. He relocates to El Paso, Texas, hoping to make a fresh start as a staff member at the county hospital. He meets David, a medical student and former tennis pro, and their matches reawaken Verghese's passion for the game. As David's life takes some disturbing turns, Verghese finds himself forced to choose between his role as friend and that of authority figure.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Description
Traces the friendship and rivalry of tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.
This nonfiction picture book takes you behind the scenes of the friendship and rivalry of tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. In the 1970s and 1980s they faced off in epic duels and classic showdowns. Since their retirements from tennis, they have remained friends and support each others in their efforts and endeavors.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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"Serena Williams is one of the biggest names in sports, but she grew up the littlest of five girls in her family. While sharing a room and playing tennis with her older sisters, Serena had to figure out how to be her own person - on and off the court. This empowering biography showcases the rise of the youngest Williams sister and how her family played a part in her path to becoming the strong woman and star athlete she is today. Bold, colorful illustrations...
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Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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In 1989, two opponents faced off in their first tennis tournament. But they weren't just rivals they were also sisters. Sisters who would go on to break records and become ledgends. SIsters who had each other's backs, no matter what. A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements?and their sisterhood.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
ix, 305 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 25 cm.
Description
"Patrick McEnroe has been in professional tennis one way or another for most of his life. As a player, coach, and ESPN commentator, he's seen it all. The significant tennis books of recent years have all been autobiographies--famous players burnishing their image or attempting to set the record straight within carefully controlled memoirs. No one has been willing to pull back the curtain and present an honest, no-holds-barred look into the ultimate...
19) Serena Williams
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Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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...
20) Unmatched
Series
30 for 30 volume no. 21
Publisher
ESPN Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 51 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
No individual sports rivalry can boast the intensity and impact of the one between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Fierce competitors, the two lifted each other to heights that each couldn't have reached without the other. On the court, their battles were fought hard. But even more remarkable is what happened off the court, as they formed a strong and lasting friendship, bonding them to this day. Pull up a chair and join an intimate one-on-one...
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