Big book of who women in sports : the 101 stars every fan needs to know.
Normal View MARC View ISBD View| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Stewart Consolidated School | Gr. 5-8 Non-Fiction | SPORTS & REC. / Women / Sports Illus. | Available |
Includes player index.
Superstars: Their talent brought them success and celebrity status -- Wonder women: These athletes are powerhouses on and off the field of play -- Trailblazers: When these stars broke barriers, they paved the way for others to follow -- Record breakers: Who scored the most? Who was the fastest? Meet women who set new standards for excellence -- Champions: What is it like to be the best? These athletes know.
"The Big Book of WHO Women in Sports profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes-past and present-including Caitlin Clark, Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: Superstars who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, Wonder Women who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, Trail Blazers who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, Record Breakers who set new standards for excellence, and the Champions who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women's sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids-girls and boys alike"-- Provided by publisher.
"Inspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know! The Big Book of WHO Women in Sports profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes-past and present-including Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: Superstars who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, Wonder Women who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, Trail Blazers who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, Record Breakers who set new standards for excellence, and the Champions who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women's sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids-girls and boys alike.Fully updated to include today's stars, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge"-- Provided by publisher.