Women Athletes Who Changed the World

by Jill Bryant

Overview

With its profiles of some of the greatest women athletes of all time, this volume will serve as an inspiration to young girls everywhere. It covers champions from sports as varied as horse racing, curling, gymnastics, hockey, mountain climbing, and tennis. Sidebars throughout offer interesting facts about the sports and their history. Your male and female readers will be uplifted and inspired by these great women of athletic achievement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448860012
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2011
Series:	Great Women of Achievement Series
Pages:	88
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Annie Smith Peck 7

Chapter 2 Bobbie Rosenfeld 14

Chapter 3 Sandra Schmirler 21

Chapter 4 Julie Krone 29

Chapter 5 Chantal Petitclerc 36

Chapter 6 Cathy Freeman 41

Chapter 7 Chen Cu 46

Chapter 8 Hayley Wickenheiser 51

Chapter 3 Venus and Serena Williams 56

Chapter 10 Michelle Wie 65

Chapter 11 Katherine Reutter 72

Glossary 78

For More Information 80

For Further Reading 82

Index 84

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: Great Women of Achievement “These narratives will inspire young girls to be themselves, to reach for the stars, and never to give up, no matter what. The reading level is simple enough for upper elementary, and the writing style encourages reading aloud. … The content is sufficiently in-depth to get a student started on a research paper at the upper grades, and to serve as a strong basis for a student at a lower grade level. The coverage is international and throughout time, selecting women whose names are known in different areas and cultures … RECOMMENDED.” —Library Media Connection

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