Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Shares the story of the sisters and tennis stars, including their special relationship as sisters and best friends, their constant training as children, and their incredible success in professional tennis." --
4) King Richard
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Based on the true story that will inspire the world, follow the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever." --
6) On the line
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
As one of the biggest stars in tennis, Williams has captured every major title and earned the #1 world ranking in tennis three times during her illustrious career. In this compelling and poignant memoir, she takes an empowering look at her extraordinary life and what is still to come.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids, an imprint of Page Street Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Serena Williams is one of the biggest names in sports, but she grew up the littlest of five girls in her family. While sharing a room and playing tennis with her older sisters, Serena had to figure out how to be her own person - on and off the court. This empowering biography showcases the rise of the youngest Williams sister and how her family played a part in her path to becoming the strong woman and star athlete she is today. Bold, colorful illustrations...
13) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Epic athletes ; 3
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"The third book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2007.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Growing up in Harlem, Althea Gibson was heading down the wrong path until she found her calling. She went on to become the first African American women to be ranked as the number one woman tennis player in the world.
16) Sloane Stephens
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"All-court tennis phenom Sloane Stephens is ranked fourth in the WTA with six singles titles and one US Open Championship. Find out more about this WTA superstar!" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The top-ranked player in women's singles tennis, Serena Williams was not always on top of her game. She and her sister Venus battled the odds to play professional tennis and experienced both personal and professional tennis and experienced both personal and professional setbacks, like the death of their half-sister and the jeers of racist spectators, to become powerful forces in the sport. Now, however, Serena Williams is considered by many to be...
20) Serena Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tennis superstar Serena Williams won the Wimbledon singles title in 2015. It was her fourth Grand Slam tournament victory in a row, a feat she had also reached earlier in her career. Fans called it the Serena Slam. She had begun her tennis career in the shadow of her older sister Venus. But after completing the Serena Slam for the second time, Serena no longer stood in anyone's shadow. Learn all about one of the greatest tennis players of all time....