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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1030L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 750L
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time, outsiders who just happen to be sisters. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist who knows the Williams family personally, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
6) Coco Gauff
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Only sixteen years old, tennis prodigy Coco Gauff has played in the most prestigious tournaments in her sport. And she is only just getting started. Learn all about tennis's newest star in this high-action book"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Serena Williams started taking tennis lessons at the age of three. Inspired by her older sister Venus, a tennis star in her own right, Williams made her pro tennis debut as a teenager and quickly climbed to the highest ranks of the sport. She has won the most Grand Slam singles titles of any player in tennis's Open Era. But Williams has passions beyond her sport too. Learn more about Williams' amazing career, her love for fashion, her dedication to...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning illustrator Laura Freeman.
9) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Born in the US, raised in a Haitian and Japanese household, and known for her tennis talent, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Learn her story!"--Provided by publisher.
10) Billie Jean King
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the lives and careers and the tennis stars and sisters, discussing their Grand Slam wins, Olympic success, trend-setting, and rivalry.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An uplifting picture book biography about the unwavering bond between sisters and tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams"--
In 1989, Venus and Serena Williams faced off in their first tennis tournament. They went on to take the tennis world by storm, achieved everything possible in the sport, and stood by one another through thick and thin. Leslie takes young readers from their beginnings on a crumbling Compton tennis court to their shining achievements,...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2022
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Naomi Osaka is the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one singles ranking in the Women's Tennis Association. She started to make a name for herself at 16 and is now known around the world. Osaka has defeated the toughest players in the league and her talent continues to rise each year. Read more about this skilled tennis star!"--
16) Serena Williams
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the amazing achievements of sports legend Serena Williams--on and off the tennis court--in this exciting new biography. Serena Williams has been ranked number one in the world for tennis singles, won twenty-two Grand Slam singles titles, and won four Olympic gold medals. She is a powerful player and a fierce competitor. Learn more about the record-breaking athlete in this comprehensive and action-packed biography, complete with stats...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Presents an illustrated biography of the tennis star, from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for equality in sports.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[1996]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the West German tennis player who won her first Grand Slam tournament at seventeen and beat Martina Navratilova to win her first Wimbledon tournament in 1989.
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