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Books in Women of Sports series

  • Serena Williams

    Esther Porter

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Serena Williams is a standout professional tennis player. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a tennis superstar.
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  • Maya Moore: Basketball Star

    Lori Mortensen

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Maya Moore is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this basketball player's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her NCAA and WNBA championship wins.
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  • Candace Parker

    Mary R. Dunn

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Candace Parker is a standout basketball star. Learn about her chldhood and her rise to becoming a WNBA superstar.
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  • Rourke Educational Media | Women in Sports: Naomi Osaka | 32pgs

    Mary Hertz Scarbrough

    Paperback (High Tide, Aug. 11, 2020)
    NAOMI OSAKA: Explore fascinating facts about tennis star Naomi Osaka, who has defeated some of the toughest and best-known players in the world! Off the court, sheโ€™s known for her upbeat attitude and quirky sense of humor. Let's get to know Naomi Osaka!SPORTS BIOGRAPHY FOR MIDDLE GRADES: This photo-filled biography highlights the courage, dedication, and passion that drove Osaka to excel in her career. Discover the accomplishments that make her one of the greatest women in sports!INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest, lower-reading-level book for grades 4โ€“9 features vibrant photos and includes glossary words defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension and confidence.BENEFITS: This high-interest, lower-reading-level biography series is illustrated with captivating photos of amazing female athletes. Learning about these fascinating athletes is sure to engage, entertain, and keep readers coming back for more! WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, weโ€™ve been committed to bringing out the best nonfiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!
  • Simone Biles: Gymnastics Star

    Lori Mortensen

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Simone Biles is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.
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  • Best Of The Best/Gymnastics

    Rachel Rutkedge

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, March 1, 1999)
    Discusses the past and future of women's gymnastics and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Simona Amanar, Vanessa Atler, Dominique Dawes, Ling Jie, Svetlana Khorkina, Kris Maloney, Shannon Miller, and Dominique Moceanu
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  • Best Of Best / Soccer Rev Ed

    Rachel Rutledge

    Paperback (Millbrook Press, March 1, 2000)
    Discusses the past and future of women's soccer and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Michelle Akers, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Shannon MacMillan, Carla Overbeck, and Briana Scurry.
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  • Simone Manuel: Swimming Star

    Heather E. Schwartz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Simone Manuel is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this swimmer's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.
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  • Best Of The Best In Soccer,The

    Rachel Rutledge

    Library Binding (Millbrook Press, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Discusses the past and future of women's soccer and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Michelle Akers, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Carin Gabarra, Mia Hamm, Kristine Luly, Carla Overbeck, and Brianna Scurry
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  • Danica Patrick

    Abby Colich

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Danica Patrick is a standout NASCAR driver. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming an auto racing superstar.
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  • Carli Lloyd: Soccer Star

    Heather E. Schwartz

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Carli Lloyd is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this soccer star's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her Olympic and World Cup wins.
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  • Simone Biles: Gymnastics Star

    Lori Mortensen

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Simone Biles is one of the country's best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this gymnast's greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.
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