{"product_id":"i-am-billie-jean-king-brad-meltzer-9780735228740","title":"I Am Billie Jean King","description":"\u003cb\u003eBillie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Read about this amazing woman athlete in the seventeenth picture book in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series of biographies about heroes. (Cover may vary)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Billie Jean King, the world champion tennis player who fought successfully for women's rights. From a young age, Billie Jean King loved sports--especially tennis! But as she got older, she realized that plenty of people, even respected male athletes, didn't take women athletes seriously. She set to prove them wrong and show girls everywhere that sports are for everyone, regardless of gender. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. \u003c\/i\u003eOne great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePhotos \u003c\/b\u003ethat bring the story more fully to life \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters \u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003e Billie Jean King's determination opened the door for countless other atheletes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brad Meltzer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0735228744\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780735228740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rocky Pond Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 7.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e500174 \/ I Am Billie Jean King\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brad Meltzer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44051145654527,"sku":"9780735228740","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9ec88a40-a48e-4e93-834c-676306cecd96.jpg?v=1685011360","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/i-am-billie-jean-king-brad-meltzer-9780735228740","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}