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Althea Gibson: Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans)

by Beatrice Gormley

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One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies — easily read by children of eight and up — today's youngster is swept right into history.

Synopsis:

Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black tennis player ever to compete in the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon in England. This biography focuses on Gibson's spirited childhood and highlights the traits that later made her a champion. Illustrations.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780689871870

Subtitle:

Young Tennis Player

Author:

Henderson, Meryl

Illustrator:

Henderson, Meryl

Author:

Henderson, Meryl

Publisher:

Aladdin Paperbacks

Subject:

General

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - General

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - People of Color

Subject:

Sports & Recreation - Racket Sports

Subject:

People & Places - United States - African-American

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage

Copyright:

2005

Edition Description:

B102

Series:

Childhood of Famous Americans

Publication Date:

January 2005

Binding:

Paperback

Grade Level:

Children/juvenile

Language:

English

Illustrations:

YES

Pages:

215

Dimensions:

7.64x5.22x.60 in. .33 lbs.

Age Level:

08-12

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Althea Gibson: Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans) Used Trade Paper Beatrice Gormley

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Product details 215 pages Aladdin Paperbacks - 2006-08-20 English 9780689871870 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black tennis player ever to compete in the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon in England. This biography focuses on Gibson's spirited childhood and highlights the traits that later made her a champion. Illustrations.