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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." --
3) 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." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This inspirational biography for children, written by award-winning author Roy Apps, follows the 'smash-hit' story of tennis star Serena Williams and her rise through the rankings to become multiple Grand Slam winner and Olympic gold medalist. Illustrated with colour artwork by Alessandro Valdrighi, including graphic novel-style panels, this book is perfect for sport-mad girls and boys with a reading age of 7, but will work perfectly well for older...
6) Tennis
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education, Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the basic gameplay of tennis, covering the sport's history, equipment, primary positions, and common rules.
7) 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.
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
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach"--
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...
18) 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....
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"When Serena Williams first appeared on the tennis scene, nearly everyone saw her as the little sister of Venus. But it didn't take long for the younger Williams to prove herself to be a worthy competitor in her own right." --
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big. Collect them all! Packed full of incredible...