Billie Jean King: Tennis Star & Social Activist eBook

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Billie Jean King: Tennis Star & Social Activist highlights Billie Jean King's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The tennis star'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:	9781617149467
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 The Mother's Day Massacre 6

Chapter 2 California Tomboy 14

Chapter 3 Marble, Wimbledon, and College 24

Chapter 4 Finding Love 32

Chapter 5 Taking a Stand 42

Chapter 6 Wanted and Unwanted Attention 52

Chapter 7 Career High and Personal Low 60

Chapter 8 The Organizer 70

Chapter 9 Hanging Up Her Racket 78

Chapter 10 True to Herself 88

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 102

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112