| The Story of Tennis Champion Arthur Ashe Contributor(s): Hubbard, Crystal (Author), Belford, Kevin (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620147890 ISBN-13: 9781620147894 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $9.86 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Racket Sports |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017046687 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: Story of |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.5" W x 8.2" (0.30 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Story chapter-book line debuts with this action-packed tribute to Arthur Ashe, one of the most compelling athletes and humanitarians of the twentieth century. From the start, Arthur Ashe was an unlikely tennis player. As a young boy in Richmond, Virginia, in the 1940s, he was small and skinny--and barred from most tennis courts because he was black. Still, Arthur was drawn to the game and began to play wherever he could. With patience, hard work, and humility, Arthur pursued his dream. Defeating player after player, match after match, he blazed a path on the courts, becoming the first African American man to win a Grand Slam tournament--the US Open--and the top-ranked tennis player in the world. Throughout his career, Arthur Ashe fought to overcome adversity, opening doors in his sport and promoting human rights. The Story of Tennis Champion Arthur Ashe introduces young readers to an athlete whose grace and dignity on and off the tennis court set a shining example for us all. This new chapter book edition in our Story line includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. |
Contributor Bio(s): Belford, Kevin: - Kevin Belford is an illustrator and fine artist whose work has been featured in books, newspapers, magazines, and advertisements. Belford lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Hubbard, Crystal: -Crystal Hubbard is a sports buff and full-time writer who was lucky enough to meet Arthur Ashe as a young girl. Her Lee & Low titles The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby and Catching the Moon The Story of A Young Girl's Baseball Dreams have been recognized with several honors. Hubbard lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her family. |