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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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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
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015. It was her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row, a feat she had also reached earlier in her career. Fans called it the Serena Slam. She had begun her tennis career in the shadow of her older sister Venus. But after completing the Serena Slam for the second time, Serena no longer stood in anyone's shadow. Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Serena Williams: Tennis Icon examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era, a woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family off it. Features include a timeline, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Serena Williams in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time, outsiders who just happen to be sisters. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist who knows the Williams family personally, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court...
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books, an imprint of Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[ 2017]
Language
English
Description
"The final match of the 2001 U.S. Open featuring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was groundbreaking. It was first time siblings had squared off in the final match for more than 100 years. And it was the first time both players were black. The photo of the smiling Williams sisters holding their trophies after the tennis match appeared in newspapers around the globe. It captured two athletes who fought, and would continue to fight, for a place...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"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...
14) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Serena Williams. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
15) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
One of the greatest athletes alive, Serena Williams has taken the tennis world by storm in her spectacular career. From singles titles and career grand slams to doubles titles with her sister Venus, Serena has dominated women's tennis and fought through injuries countless times. Whether it's her victories at Wimbledon or her home Grand Slam-the US Open-Serena has shown her versatility and style on the court. This book takes a look at her stellar career...
16) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus INK
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
18) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"The third book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
Author
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing in association with The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014].
Language
English
Description
Discusses the lives and careers of the sisters and tennis phenoms, and describes their efforts to give back to the community by helping disadvantaged youth learn tennis, playing exhibition matches for charity, and volunteering.
20) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books, published by Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In Serena Williams, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of tennis player Serena Williams. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life"--
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