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Author
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. - from the publisher
3) Windsurfing
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Action-packed overview of the sport of windsurfing, its origins, and the equipment required" --
5) Hang gliding
Author
Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to hang gliding by examining its history, equipment, and basic moves, as well as discussing speed and altitude records for the sport.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1260L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Examines the history of black and Hispanic coaches and managers in professional and college sports. Although opportunities to play sports are increasing for people of color, this title explores why the path from field to front office has been so difficult to navigate" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1190L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Race in Sports Media Coverage looks at how and why athletes of color are covered much differently than their white counterparts. Breaking down stereotypes and creating opportunities for journalists of color are just two of the important topics discussed. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. - from the publisher
16) Sports & games
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
18) X Games
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
820L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on the X Games and gives information related to their origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence.
19) Surfing
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A thrilling overview of surfing, from the sport's early history to the top events and athletes of today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Undercats, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
AD 650L
Physical Desc
44 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This is the story of 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden. Born with spina bifida in Russia, Tatyana was raised in an orphanage where she walked on her hands for the first six years of her life. In 1994, she was adopted and moved to the United States, where she started racing and breaking records; and is now considered the best female wheelchair racer of all time, and the fastest woman on Earth." - Amazon.com.
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