Women in Sports

Name: Women in Sports
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781607749783
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50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win

By Rachel Ignotofsky

Series: Women in Science

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Women in Sports by Rachel Ignotofsky celebrates the achievements and contributions of remarkable women in the world of sports. The book highlights the barriers these women have overcome and their impact on various sports fields. It features inspiring stories, accompanied by engaging illustrations, showcasing their perseverance and talent.
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If you're passionate about celebrating female athletes and uncovering the inspiring stories of women who broke barriers in various sports, you'll enjoy this book. It offers beautifully illustrated profiles of women who have made significant contributions to the world of sports, highlighting their achievements and the challenges they've overcome. This book may appeal to both young readers and adults interested in sports history and female empowerment.

Women in Sports

"Highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes, from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a men's professional league"--

Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science.

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Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science.

A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.

"This is one of the books we've been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced."—Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscaster

Women for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes in more than forty sports, including well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men's league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee.

Women in Sports also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about, such as muscle anatomy, a timeline of women's participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women's teams. This beautiful and inspiring book celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes.

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Women in Sports

By Rachel Ignotofsky

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Women in Science

By Rachel Ignotofsky

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Women in Sports by Rachel Ignotofsky is praised for its exhaustive and enlightening portrayal of female athletes who have excelled and often changed the world through sports. Readers appreciate the book’s vivid illustrations and inspiring stories of triumph over adversity, making it an engaging read for both sports enthusiasts and those who enjoy tales of courage and perseverance. The book is lauded for its ability to resonate with readers of all ages and genders, celebrating the enduring spirit and accomplishments of women in sports history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781607749783

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 July 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Illustration: 54 ILLUSTRATIONS

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 578g

Pages: 128

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Rachel Ignotofsky Series: Women in Science Sports Young Adult

About the Author

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth.She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art's graphic design program.