Books with title Athletes

Athletes have an amazing influence on young people. Sometimes this influence backfires, but sometimes it illuminates the importance of hard work and dedication in a way that young people can understand. Not every sports superstar makes their way into the history books, but when someone inspires generations of people to strive for their dreams it is hard to forget them. This volume will detail the lives and careers of such sports legends as Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jordan, and explore the impact of more recent sensations such as Venus and Serena Williams and Tiger Woods. Even those who are reluctant to pick up a book will have a hard time resisting the pull of the sports legends in this book.

Its hard to believe, but there was a time not long ago when girls and women were discouraged from participating in sports. Thanks to the women who ignored societys rules and also to a piece of legislation called Title IX, girls in the United Statesand around the worldbegan flocking to tracks, fields, and courts to enjoy all the benefits that come from playing a sport. This book celebrates women athletes through the ages, from early Olympians to present powerhouses like Serena Williams and Missy Franklin. Also included are chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading section containing books and websites, and an index.

Some athletes were child prodigies, seemingly destined for greatness from the first day they stepped onto the field or court. Others were late bloomers who made the most of every opportunity to make it big in their sport. This series examines the lives of these athletes, from childhood through stardom, sharing with readers key moments in the athletes journeys to become some of the biggest names in sports.

Encourage equality in sports by introducing your child to this coloring book that features female athletes. Coloring is an enjoyable experience and it attracts attention. It only makes sense to use it as the vehicle to express sensitive messages like gender equality. Of course, to child, learning happens as an unconscious consequence of having loads of artistic fun! Grab a copy today!

From the baseball diamond to the putting green, Latino athletes have made enormous accomplishments in athletics in the United States. Often competing in sports in which they were not historically welcome, Latinos have fought against numerous types of prejudice in order to play anywhere from high school to the Olympics. The historic achievements and contributions of Latino athletes reflect the experience of the athletes themselves: diverse, impressive, and growing in influence. "Latino Athletes" details the lives and legacies of 173 Latino men and women who have helped define excellence in competition. Whether an individual was born in the United States or emigrated from such countries as Cuba, Mexico, or the Dominican Republic, each Latino profiled has made significant contributions to athletics in the United States. Some of these athletes include Roberto Clemente, Pele, Scott Gomez, and Diana Taurasi. In addition to describing the accomplishments of each athlete, this book shares the relevant stories of the person's background and life outside of competition and examines the impact each athlete has made on his or her sport and society. This insightful volume also features a further reading list specific to each athlete, as well as many black-and-white photographs. A bibliography provides listings of sources for further information about Latino athletes and athletics in general. One subject index allows the reader to search by such subjects as "golfer" and "mountain biker." Additional indexes organize athletes by their year of birth, and by their ethnicity.