Women in Track and Field

by Sheila Llanas

Overview

Introduces readers to the development of women’s track and field, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644931448
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	She's Got Game
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 One Minute to Gold 5

Athlete Bio: Allyson Felix 10

Chapter 2 Early Years 13

Chapter 3 Track and Field Champions 19

Chapter 4 The Top of Their Game 25

Focus on Women in Track and Field 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Highly recommended for every library." —School Library Journal

"A sharp selection of lesser-known facts makes for a fascinating whole that is sure to interest any young fan, male or female." —Booklist

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

Gr 4–7—This series illuminates the importance of Title IX. Readers will learn the history of women in each sport and will become experts equipped with weird trivia facts to boot. For example, when women started playing an early version of basketball, they were assigned to one of three zones that they couldn't leave. That rule persisted until 1971, when they got to play full court. Another fun fact: Women first played soccer in high-heeled boots. Tidbits like these add to the books' readability. Superstars of each sport are introduced. Pay inequity between men and women is rightfully called out. Focus questions test reader comprehension. Full-page photographs complement the well-written and engaging text, which contains ample facts for report writers. VERDICT Highly recommended for every library.

School Library Journal