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Sports superstars from Black history : inspiring stories from the amazing careers of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Lebron James, and many more African American sports legends / Sophia Murphy.
Discover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, and gymnastics... Kids will immerse themselves in the world of sports as they follow iconic figures, from stars of the past to celebrities of today, through the highs and lows of their careers. Young readers will discover the inspirational stories of 12 people--some that they might know and love, and some that they may have never heard of before--all winners in their own right."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781646047192 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 184 pages ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Berkeley, CA : Ulysses Books for Young Readers, [2024]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | African American athletes > History > Juvenile literature. African American athletes > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Biographies. |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 796.08996073 Mur | 31681030056766 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
In this collection of true-life stories about some of Americaâs top athletes, kids will learn how 12 Black athletes overcame challenges to achieve their dreams, plus lessons about leadership, perseverance, tenacity and triumph over adversity. Original. Simultaneous eBook. - Simon and Schuster
Discover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, and gymnasticsâa perfect gift for young sports fans and young athletes!
Kids will immerse themselves in the world of sports as they follow iconic figures, from stars of the past to celebrities of today, through the highs and lows of their careers. Young readers will discover the inspirational stories of 12 peopleâsome that they might know and love, and some that they may have never heard of beforeâall winners in their own right. But this book goes beyond touchdowns and home runs. Each of these figures has overcome many struggles, and kids will learn valuable life lessons from this bookâs deeper themes of leadership, perseverance, tenacity, and triumphing over adversity. Featuring stories about:
- Serena Williams and Althea Gibson
- Aaron Judge and Jackie Robinson
- Lebron James and Earl Francis Lloyd
- Russell Wilson and Fritz Pollard
- Simone Biles and Dominque Dawes
- Allyson Felix and Alice Coachman
