king, billie jean

A biography of tennis player Billie Jean King, discussing her growing up years, key events in her career, and her achievements.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"In this spirited account, Billie Jean King details her life's journey to find her true self. She recounts her groundbreaking tennis career--six years as the top-ranked woman in the world, twenty Wimbledon championships, thirty-nine grand-slam titles, and her watershed defeat of Bobby Riggs in the famous "Battle of the Sexes." She poignantly recalls the cultural backdrop of those years and the profound impact on her worldview from the women's movement, the assassinations and anti-war protests of the 1960s, the civil rights movement, and, eventually, the LGBTQ+ rights movement"--Provided by publisher.

A brief illustrated biography of American tennis player Billie Jean King.

In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history.

A biography of Billie Jean King, a United States women's tennis champion whose work to help women gain equality in tennis has completely changed the women's game into an important pro sport.

"A picture book biography of tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King"--Provided by the publisher.

"Presents an illustrated biography of the tennis star, [Billie Jean King,] from her childhood and early competitive career to her role as activist for equality in sports"--OCLC.

Presents a simple introduction to the life of Billie Jean King, champion tennis player who stood up for women's rights.

Learn about Billie Jean King, the famous tennis player who was instrumental in moving tennis into the modern era for women.