Veteran author and journalist Ken Rappoport showcases a dozen of the twentieth century's greatest female athletes-from tennis pro Althea Gibson, the first African-American woman to win at Wimbledon, t
"Rappoport writes with an accessible, pared-down language that will easily draw readers into the action, beginning each section with a suspenseful, you-are-there account of the athlete just before a great triumph... a fine introduction that students will want for report research or personal inspiration." -Booklist
"Rappoport writes lively, limited profiles of these athletes...Adolescents interested in the accomplishments of women during the 20th century will find this an entertaining and easy read." -School Library Journal
"Rappaport recounts the very real hurdles each woman had to overcome and their achievements much as a sportscaster at the Olympics when, a level perfect for ten-to twelve-year olds who are just learning to be all that they can be. The stories are inspiring and useful for young teens." -Signal Journal
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Accelerated Reader
AR Quiz#: 105489
AR Reading Level: 5.7
AR Points: 4
F&P (Fountas & Pinnell)
F&P Level: U
F&P Grade: 5
Reading Counts
Reading Counts Level: 4.6
Reading Counts Points: 9
Reading Counts Interest Level: 6-8
Categories
Nonfiction
Middle Reader
Sports
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KEN RAPPOPORT is the author of dozens of sports books for young readers and adults. He has worked as an Associated Press writer for thirty years, covering every major professional and college sport. He lives in New Jersey.
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