"...celebrates the iconic athlete's grit, determination, generosity, and intelligence in an entertaining, inspiring, and informative manner. A worthy addition to any biography collection, as Williams's story showcases a phenomenal testament to never giving up and working hard toward a goal." — School Library Journal
"This series would be an excellent addition to an elementary library. These kid friendly books will appeal to those who enjoy biographies and may just lure in those reluctant readers as well. Illustrated throughout the story, the text is presented in a very reader friendly manner." — PSLA Literature Review
"You'll want to get your hands on these. ... Choice is so important in the classroom, and this series offers such wonderful opportunities for learning." — Unleashing Readers
Brought to you by Puffin.
The story of a game-changing tennis champion.
Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else.
Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world.
Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.
Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.
© Shelina Janmohamed 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Brought to you by Puffin.
The story of a game-changing tennis champion.
Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else.
Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world.
Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.
Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.
© Shelina Janmohamed 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940177656809 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Random House UK |
| Publication date: | 10/08/2020 |
| Series: | Puffin Extraordinary Lives Series , #11 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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