AuthorRachel Ignotofsky
NarratorTesni Kujore
Duration2h 33m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, P.E.
Key StageKS2
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes. The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda, the highest-ranked female judoka in history. From the creator of the bestselling Women in Science, this richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable sportswomen from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians and record-breakers in more than forty sports. It also contains infographics on topics such as muscle anatomy, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women's teams.
Women In Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Author Rachel Ignotofsky
Narrator Bronwen Price
Duration 1h 48m
A glorious celebration of trailblazing women. Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as lesser-...
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Author: Laurie Hernandez
Author Laurie Hernandez
Narrator Amielynn Abellera
Duration 3h 26m
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages! At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true-and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw...
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Author: Michelle Burford, Simone Biles
Author Michelle Burford, Simone Biles
Narrator Imani Parks
Duration 6h 21m
In this official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance against tremendous odds helped make her one of the top athletes and record-breaking gymnasts in the world. Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have st...
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