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Books in Trailblazing Athletes series

  • Billie Jean King

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Describes the life of the tennis star, from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for women's rights.
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  • Arthur Ashe

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Describes the life and career of Arthur Ashe, including his childhood, the racial issues he faced as a professional athlete, and his legacy.
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  • Babe Didrikson Zaharias

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    A dominant athlete in an era when women were discouraged from playing sports, Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athletes life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.
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  • Jackie Robinson

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    The first Black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson was a true trailblazer.
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  • Muhammad Ali

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the life of the legendary boxer who began his career as Cassius Clay, discussing his prowess in the ring, his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, and his life after boxing.
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  • Roberto Clemente

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Traces the life and accomplishments of the professional baseball player, from his heroics on the field to his humanitarian efforts and his untimely death.
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  • Trailblazing Athletes

    Jennifer Strand

    Hardcover (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Trailblazing Athletes covers the lives of six athletes whose feats are still being felt today. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters, with engaging photos for visual learners. Plus, quick stats and key dates sections make these books perfect for reports.
  • Arthur Ashe

    Jennifer Strand

    Hardcover (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    A star tennis player and advocate, Arthur Ashe was a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athletes life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms.
  • Zoom In On Trailblazing Athletes

    Jennifer Strand

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Trailblazing Athletes covers the lives of six athletes whose feats are still being felt today. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters, with engaging photos for visual learners. Plus, quick stats and key dates sections make these books perfect for reports.
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  • Trailblazing Athletes

    Jennifer Strand

    Hardcover (Abdo Zoom, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Trailblazing Athletes covers the lives of six athletes whose feats are still being felt today. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters, with engaging photos for visual learners. Plus, quick stats and key dates sections make these books perfect for reports.