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Women in Sports
50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
Series: Women in Science
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See more"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.
Series: Women in Science
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Women in Science
A charming and illustrated gift book profiling 50 famous women in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM). NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. This "wittily illustrated and accessible volume" (The Wall Street Journal) highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. "The must-read, girl-power STEM book."–InStyle...Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Women in Sports
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...HardbackSold Out
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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.
Book Details
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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
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.
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