| A Win for Women: Billie Jean King Takes Down Bobby Riggs Contributor(s): Terrell, Brandon (Author), Garcia, Eduardo (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1543542190 ISBN-13: 9781543542196 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $29.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2018029923 |
| Lexile Measure: 690 |
| Series: Greatest Sports Moments |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (0.52 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 500260 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history. |
Contributor Bio(s): Terrell, Brandon: - Brandon Terrell is the author of numerous children's books, including six volumes in the Tony Hawk's 900 Revolution series and several Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels.Garcia, Eduardo: - Working out of Mexico City, passionate comic book fan and artist Eduardo Garcia has lent his talented illustration abilities to such varied projects as the Spider-Man Family, Flash Gordon, and Speed Racer. He's currently working on a series of illustrations for an educational publisher while his wife and children look over his shoulder! |