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61) Serena Williams
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Serena Williams in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative back matter.
62) Naomi Osaka
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Born in the US and raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn how she became a rising star in the tennis world.
64) Sloane Stephens
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All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Read all about this WTA superstar!
65) Injury, Triumph, and the Road Less Traveled: The Stories of Yannick Noah, Iva Majoli, and Marion Bar
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Embark on a captivating journey through the exhilarating world of professional tennis with "Injury, Triumph, and the Road Less Traveled." This remarkable non-fiction masterpiece unveils the untold stories of tennis's unsung heroes, those who secured just one Grand Slam victory but left an indelible mark on the sport's history.In the world of tennis, where champions are often defined by their towering trophy collections, these one-slam wonders stand...
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Boys' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans gives young readers a glimpse into one of the world's fastest-growing sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of lacrosse's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who can't wait to play lacrosse won't want to put it down -- until they're ready to pick up a lacrosse...
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In Girls' Lacrosse: A Guide for Players and Fans, young readers can check out one of the world's fastest-growing sports. They will find easy-to-read explanations of girls' lacrosse history, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the field. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who want to know more about girls' lacrosse will soon be psyched to pick up a stick!
68) Coco Gauff
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At only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she's just getting started! Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book.
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Introduce Common Core State Standards for math and English to young readers in a format they'll love! This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of tennis, and diagrams of tennis courts. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
71) Serena Williams
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Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. In this high-low title, reluctant readers will learn about Serena's rise to stardom and reign at the top. Lively photos and engaging text bring Serena's career to life for readers to experience. Special features include a timeline of her career, a list of her biggest achievements, her favorite things, and more!
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Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs explores the way the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match served to bring men and women together to advocate for equal rights across genders. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index. Most of the time sports...
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Written by Mats Holm and Ulf Roosvald, Björn Borg and the Super-Swedes explains how a small country with 8 million inhabitants like Sweden could become the leading nation in tennis and an example to imitate worldwide. It starts with the legend of Björn Borg, the taciturn and mysterious Swede who became an icon of the '70s and turned tennis into a global sport, and ends with the Kings of Tennis, the nostalgic senior event part of the Champions Tour...
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The Little Green Book of Tennis Wisdom celebrates the beloved lifelong sport of tennis. From New York to Roland Garros, London, Australia, and everywhere in between, fans from all over the world will enjoy the musings contained within this book. Some of the many past and present stars quoted here include:
•Andre Agassi
•Arthur Ashe
•Billie Jean King
•Serena Williams
•Rafael Nadal
•Roger Federer
•Steffi Graf
•Pete Sampras
•Novak Djokovic
•Venus...
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In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind tennis, while learning about motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting Olympic event.
A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an...
77) Serena Williams
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Tennis legend Serena Williams has been competing for more than 20 years and continues to dominate the court while inspiring young tennis fans around the world. Learn about her 23 singles Grand Slam titles, her fashion line, and more.
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Tennis is a combination of speed and agility that is both exciting and fun to play. Major tournaments such as the US, French, and Australian Opens, as well as Wimbledon are watched by millions. The high-ranking players have become household names. Mastering the skills takes practice, but the rewards are worth it! A combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photography, and diagrams will show you how to master the skills you see your tennis...
80) Governor
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A Governor is elected to enforce the laws of a state. The Governor approves new laws, manages a state's money, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
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