Babe Didrikson Athlete of the Century |
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Author:
| Knudson, R. R. |
Illustrator:
| Lewin, Ted |
Series title: | Women of Our Time Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-14-751465-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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Imprint: | Puffin Books |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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Babe Didrikson-record-holder, champion, athelete A biography emphasizing the early years of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes.
Contains black-and-white illustrations. "Written with gusto and enthusiam.... Most welcome." -
School Library Journal "A thoughtful, well-rounded, and highly readable portrait...
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Babe Didrikson-record-holder, champion, athelete
A biography emphasizing the early years of Babe Didrikson, who broke records in golf, track and field, and other sports, at a time when there were few opportunities for female athletes. Contains black-and-white illustrations.
"Written with gusto and enthusiam.... Most welcome."
-School Library Journal
"A thoughtful, well-rounded, and highly readable portrait guaranteed to spark interest in Babe Didrikson and other women athletes, past and present."
-Booklist
About theWomen of Our Timeseries-
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.