From outsiders to groundbreakers -- A star at many sports -- From leg braces to Olympic Gold -- A Heptathlon hero -- Billie Jean breaks barriers -- The Williams sisters -- A team effort -- Amazing Abby -- Women in racing -- A record-breaking coach -- Play ball! -- The WNBA -- Success in the world of sports -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites
Summary
Go for the goal with this text, which examines fascinating female sports heroes who've proved to the world that gender is no barrier to athletic success. Readers will delight in learning about the lives of Mia Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and the Williams sisters, as well as other important women who've broken barriers in sports. Readers will be inspired to pursue a career in athletics after learning about how others have achieved success in spite of great obstacles. The biographical nature of the text supports social studies curricula, and fact boxes and a comprehensive timeline provide opportunities
