Traces the history of women's participation in Olympic sports, and examines the achievements of seven notable female Olympians, including Babe Didrikson, Nadia Comaneci, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
This book, through narrative stories, describes female athletes who fought for every ribbon and trophy they earned and who changed the world of sports forever.
Twenty-five young women share their adventures in such activities as skydiving, building homes, and mountain climbing, demonstrating the value of courage, commitment, and a positive attitude.
Tells the stories of ten landmarks in the history of women's athletic competion, including Babe Zaharias's performance at the 1930 Olympics, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, and the final game in the 1999 Women's World Cup.
Provides brief biographies of women athletes who were trailblazers and those who grew up after Title IX did away with discrimination in federally funded education programs, including athletics.
A biography of the multi-talented female athlete, discussing the different sports in which she competed and her part in creating the first women's professional golf circuit.
A collection of thirteen narratives that profile the top female athletes in different sports, including Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Billie Jean King, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Sheryl Swoopes.
