Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs |
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Author:
| Skinner, J. E. |
Series title: | 21st Century Skills Library: Sports Unite Us Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5341-3282-5 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2018 |
Publisher: | Cherry Lake Publishing
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $14.21 |
Book Description:
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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 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.