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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.
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015. It was her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row, a feat she had also reached earlier in her career. Fans called it the Serena Slam. She had begun her tennis career in the shadow of her older sister Venus. But after completing the Serena Slam for the second time, Serena no longer stood in anyone's shadow. Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
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A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.
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One of the top tennis players of all time, Serena Williams is both a powerhouse athlete and a philanthropist. This energizing title tells her inspiring story, from learning to play tennis along with her sister Venus from their father in Compton, California, to Serena's record-setting 23 individual Grand Slam titles. Serena's dedication, perseverance, and global activism on behalf of underprivileged people and for equal justice make her a role model...
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Serena Williams: Tennis Icon examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era, a woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
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Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most successful tennis players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support of each other, their mother, and their father. This book explores the lives of two of the greatest athletes of all time and how they achieved their success as a family.
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This title introduces readers to Serena Williams, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her tennis career. The title also features fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Serena Williams is considered one of the best female athletes of all time. At age seventeen, she became the first African American woman to win a Grand Slam tournament in forty-one years. Readers will discover that in addition to her prowess on the tennis courts, Williams has also made her mark on the world through charity work with her organization, the Serena Williams Fund, and UNICEF. A Words to Know section prepares readers for any unfamiliar...
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This book compares classic tennis star Billie Jean King and contemporary tennis champion Serena Williams. From serving and volleying to forehand and backhand, chapters explore and compare each player's skills on the court. The title also features end-of-chapter fact boxes for side-by-side player comparison, as well as a glossary. It will be up to the reader to decide who is the all-time tennis hero. --
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Serena Williams has been voted the greatest woman athlete in history. She has won a record 23 Grand Slam tennis titles and counting. At age 35, she won another major championship, gave birth, and then continued winning important tournaments. Williams plays hard on the court and works even harder in the gym. Her fitness routine and nutrition awareness make her nearly unbeatable. Learn more about Williams and her intense commitment to greatness.
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