Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780399547485)

The inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more! For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies.

Some of the most accomplished and famous athletes in the world--tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, Olympic Gold Medalist Simone Biles, World Cup superstar Carli Lloyd and others--faced earthshaking challenges in their youth. But they refused to give up. Through hard work and determination, they rose above their circumstances and went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with firsthand content drawn from in-depth interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages.

Included in the book: Venus and Serena Wiliams (tennis), Simone Biles (gymnastics), Carli Lloyd (soccer), Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics).

"An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews



Author: Gregory Zuckerman, Elijah Zuckerman, Gabriel Zuckerman
ISBN-10: 0399547487
ISBN-13: 9780399547485
Publisher: Puffin Books
Language: English
Published: 02/26/2019
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.4
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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