Strong Like a Woman

Strong Like a Woman
Author: Laken Litman
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-04-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0789341190

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The definitive, illustrated celebration of 100 of the most important women in sports as covered by Sports Illustrated since its founding in 1954. Marking the 50th anniversary of Title IX, this is an inspiring celebration of 100 women who are still paving the way for future generations of female athletes. This important and groundbreaking volume chronicles both the breadth and rich diversity of sports and the athletes who compete in them: from the global stage of the Olympics and the Paralympics and the Women’s World Cup, to collegiate athletics, to Gen-X sports. From Janet Guthrie to Megan Rapinoe, and Billie Jean King to Aly Raisman, this is the ideal gift book for anyone involved with girls in athletics, whether as an athlete or coach, parent, daughter, sister, niece, or granddaughter.

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Author: Joan Ryan
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0307828557

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A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.

Aly Raisman

Aly Raisman
Author: Matt Chandler
Publisher: Capstone Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496683854

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Aly Raisman started gymnastics when she was just 2 years old. In 2011, she helped the U.S. gymnastics team win the World Championships. The next year she participated in her first Olympic Games in London. Discover more about Raisman's highlights in gymnastics in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.

Simone Biles

Simone Biles
Author: Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Publisher: Capstone Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1496695259

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Simone Biles may be small in size, but she is larger than life in the sport of gymnastics! A coach recognized Biles's natural talent at just six years old. Since then, Biles has overcome many challenges to become the most successful gymnast of all time. Find out how she worked her way to the top of the Olympic podium in just 10 years and learn what she plans to do next.

All About Women's College Gymnastics

All About Women's College Gymnastics
Author: Heather Rule
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1098210239

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This title introduces fans to the world of women's college gymnastics. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.