Who is Billie Jean King? / by Sarah Fabiny ; illustrated by Dede Putra.
"Billie Jean King grew up in a family of athletes. It was no surprise when she quickly began to excel at tennis. She became the top female singles player in the world and won 129 career singles titles, including Wimbledon and the US Open. Beyond being an excellent athlete, Billie Jean King used her voice to stand up for other women playing tennis who were not paid nearly as much as male players. In 1973, Billie Jean captured the world's attention when she beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes," proving women were just as good at tennis as men. She went on to found the Women's Tennis Association, and thanks to her efforts, women athletes worldwide were finally able to be taken seriously and paid fairly."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593519172
- ISBN: 0593519175
- ISBN: 9780593519189
- ISBN: 0593519183
- ISBN: 9781518279348
- ISBN: 1518279341
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024.
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An official Who HQ book"
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO KIN (Text) | 37810435822027 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361771 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361789 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361797 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | jB KING (Text) | 0020660358431 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 08/01/2026 |
| East Regional Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361805 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361813 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| North Regional Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361821 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pasquotank Library Main | J B KING (Text) | 39488102003235 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Spring Lake Library | JB KING (Text) | 31781068361839 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
