women athletes

Readers of this thrilling text learn about the unusual world of water sports and also about skills athletes use to be successful.

"[Text and photographs look at] women in sports in the roaring twenties their determination, talent, and defiance in the face of criticism redefined femininity, promoted women's rights, and helped change the course of history"--Jacket flap.

"Macy offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the journey of women's rights through the lens of women in sports during the pivotal decade of the 1920s. With elegant prose, poignant wit, and fascinating primary sources, Macy explores the many hurdles presented to female athletes as they stormed the field, stepped up to bat, and won the right to compete in sports. Featuring bold and talented heroines, this book documents how the social issues and morals of the decade--from politics to segregation to the media--helped shape the changing narratives around women and alter the course of history entirely. It is a fascinating window into a rich and seldom explored history, and also a topical reminder of the many discussions surrounding femininity and the role of women that continue today"--Provided by the publisher.

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.

"Female athletes are objectified, underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage, and often struggle for the same professional opportunities as male athletes. [This book] explores the history behind these issues, the effects of these issues on women and society, and ongoing efforts toward gender equality"--Provided by publisher.

"The untold true story of runner Maureen Wilton, whose world record-breaking marathon time at age thirteen was met first with misogyny and controversy, but ultimately with triumph"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book biography of squash player Maria Toorpakai Wazir of Pakistan who pretended to be a boy as a young girl and defied the Taliban in order to play her sport.

Shares the life and career of basketball star Sylvia Fowles, exploring her life growing up, where she went to college, and how she helped her team win three WNBA titles.

Shares the life and career of UFC champion "Rowdy" Ronda Rousay, exploring her childhood, her early skill in judo and how she became the first woman to compete for and win the UFC title.

"This book discusses some misconceptions about the law as well as an unintended consequence of girls playing sports. One sidebar suggests reasons why boys in the 1960s and 1970s felt uncomfortable competing against girls, given the beliefs of the time"--Provided by publisher.