Arthur Ashe: Tennis Great & Civil Rights Leader eBook

by Chrös McDougall

Overview

Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Arthur Ashe: Tennis Great & Civil Rights Leader highlights Arthur Ashe's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The tennis great's lasting legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617149429
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Legendary Athletes eBook
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Wimbledon Champion 6

Chapter 2 Young Arthur 16

Chapter 3 Summers in Lynchburg 24

Chapter 4 College and the Army 34

Chapter 5 Going Pro 44

Chapter 6 South Africa 54

Chapter 7 Final Years of Tennis 64

Chapter 8 Embracing Retirement 74

Chapter 9 AIDS and a Legacy 84

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112