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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention...
5) Naomi Osaka
Author
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 professional tennis player Naomi Osaka 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"--
6) Coco Gauff
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of teen professional tennis player Coco Gauff 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"--
7) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Born in the US, raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, and known for her tennis talent, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn her story!"--
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
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...
10) Coco Gauff
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she is only just getting started. Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book"--
11) Billie Jean King
Author
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A champion tennis player who stood up for women's rights, Billie Jean King is a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete's life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A superstar on the court, number one in the world, and only in her twenties. Naomi Osaka is a groundbreaking tennis player making moves on and off the court. Find out more about Naomi's journey from picking up a racket at the age of three to becoming the first Asian female to hold the number one ranking by the Women's Tennis Association"--
Author
Publisher
Callisto Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time. Before she amazed the world with her incredible tennis skills, she was a young girl who just wanted to keep up with her big sister. This chapter book biography for kids ages 6 to 9 tells the story of how Serena Williams went from being a kid growing up in Compton to one of the world's best tennis players"--
15) Billie Jean King
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Coco Gauff won the Junior title at the 2018 French Open when she was just 13 years old. She is a fan-favorite on the pro-tennis circuit, going so far as to beat her idol, Venus Williams. Find out how Gauff went from initially not liking the sport to becoming a teenage tennis legend. Learn how passion, hard work, and the support of her family took her to the top"--
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
Full Tilt Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Cori 'Coco' Gauff is a natural athlete. Inspired by Serena and Venus Williams, she started playing tennis at age seven. Coco quickly rose to the top. In 2019, the teen defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon. Coco has overcome frustration, anxiety, and the challenge of becoming a tennis star at a young age, making her a strong teenager. In this book, readers will examine her life story and learn more about her climb to the top of her sport through narrative...
19) 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"--
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