A Win for Women: Billie Jean King Takes Down Bobby Riggs

Author:   Brandon Terrell ,  Eduardo Garcia
Publisher:   Capstone Press
ISBN:  

9781543542196


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   01 January 2019
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 14 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $87.96 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

A Win for Women: Billie Jean King Takes Down Bobby Riggs


Add your own review!

Overview

In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the Battle of the Sexes. Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history.

Full Product Details

Author:   Brandon Terrell ,  Eduardo Garcia
Publisher:   Capstone Press
Imprint:   Capstone Press
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.236kg
ISBN:  

9781543542196


ISBN 10:   1543542190
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   01 January 2019
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 14 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

"Brandon Terrel (B. 1978-D. 2021) was a passionate reader, Star Wars enthusiast, amazing father, son, uncle, friend and devoted husband. He worked as an assistant director and producer on numerous independent films and commercial productions, as well as writing for the ""Choo Choo Bob Show."" Brandon received his undergraduate degree from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and his Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. Brandon was a talented storyteller, authoring more than 100 books for children in his career. In Brandon's memory, consider picking up a Stephen King novel or a comic book, re-watching The Mandalorian, reading an old Hardy Boys adventure, and saving an open seat for the next Star Wars movie. Passionate comic book artist Eduardo Garcia works from his studio (Red Wolf Studio) in Mexico City with the help of his talented son, Sebastian Iñaki. He has brought his talent, pencils, and colors to varied projects for many titles and publishers such as Scooby-Doo (DC Comics), Spiderman Family (Marvel), Flash Gordon (Aberdeen), and Speed Racer (IDW)."

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

wl

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
Shopping cart
Mailing List