Girls & Women, African American Athletes - Biography, Tennis
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Synopsis
From her childhood in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood to the tennis courts of Wimbledon, Venus Williams is a riveting story of success. In Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams, young readers will learn firsthand what it takes to succeed. Gifted with a winning tennis serve and a competitive spirit, Venus achieved fame and glory early in her career. But when personal problems nearly tumbled her career, Venus refused to give up as she fought her way back to championship status. With full-color action photos and a fast-paced narrative, Venus Williams will captivate students with its inspiring story that anything is possible with hard work. Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams is part of Bearport's Upsets & Comebacks series.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 3-5-In each book, Sandler dramatically sets the stage by delineating why the outcome of the particular game or match was noteworthy. In the case of the Boston Red Sox and Venus Williams, many sports enthusiasts thought that their prime time had come and gone. In Hockey and Soccer, readers are informed that the young U.S. teams were not expected to do well in the tournaments. Yet in each instance, players exhibited the stamina that led to a successful outcome. The author clearly describes each sport and provides enough history for the uninitiated. Still, it will be the real fan who will appreciate the significance of the conclusion of the games. Action photographs, many of which are in color, appear throughout. Supplemental purchases.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
December 1, 2005
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pages
32
Format
Library Binding
ISBN
9781597161701