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FUN FACTS FOR CURIOUS GIRLS Sport Stars and their Stories 100 Questions About the Most Inspiring Female Athletes in History Ages 8-15 Wilma Rudolph was told she would never walk without a brace. She won three Olympic gold medals. Kathrine Switzer was physically dragged off the course mid-race by an official who told her women could not run marathons. She finished anyway. Fun Facts for Curious Girls: Sport Stars and their Stories brings girls aged 8 to 15 the stories behind the records - 100 questions about the most extraordinary female athletes in history, across tennis, athletics, gymnastics, football, boxing, cycling, swimming, and more. Each entry includes: The answer - accurate and clearly written for ages 8 to 15 The real story - the specific moment that made history, told in vivid detail Why it matters - what each achievement reveals about sport, courage, and equality A verified source - drawn from official sporting bodies, biographies, and historical records Why parents choose this book This is not a book of isolated statistics. Every question connects to a real story that shows your daughter what determination, courage, and refusing to give up actually looks like in practice. The athletes in this book came from every background. Many were told they were too young, too small, the wrong gender, or the wrong colour to compete, and they competed anyway. The quiz format makes the book easy to dip into anywhere - on a car journey, at the dinner table, or at a sleepover - while the depth of each entry means older readers always find something more to discover. The result is a book that works equally well as a quiz, a gift, and a quiet read. Perfect for: Sports-loving girls aged 8 to 15 Family quiz nights, long car journeys, and sleepovers Birthday and Christmas gifts School library collections and PE or PSHE enrichment The records are extraordinary. The stories are even better.

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