ashe, arthur

"In 1968, Arthur Ashe climbed his way to the top of the tennis world in a time filled with racial tension and segregation. But his success didn't happen without help. Arthur's close relationship with his younger brother, Johnnie, was key to Arthur becoming the first Black man to break the color barrier in men's tennis"--Provided by publisher.

"An illustrated middle-grade biography of tennis player Arthur Ashe, the first African American man to win a Grand Slam tournament. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, glossary, and recommended reading"--Provided by publisher.

A brief profile of the famous tennis star from Richmond, Virginia.

"Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Althea Gibson integrated tennis competition at its highest levels, and Arthur Ashe used his success to challenge racism and apartheid, and later to raise AIDS awareness"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations present a short biography of tennis star Arthur Ashe, who broke new racial boundaries at a time when America was segregated, later winning the US Open in 1968.

A biography of the African American tennis champion who won the men's singles title at Wimbledon in 1975.

When tennis champion Faith Long decides to stop playing, she is visited by the ghost of Arthur Ashe, who convinces her to follow her dreams.

Introduces Arthur Ashe and highlights his childhood, tennis career, and Civil Rights activities.

Brief biography concentrating on the career of the Black tennis star.

Presents the life of an important African-American athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe.