Bibliograph

Incredible sporting champions, written by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw ; illustrated by Rita Petruccioli

Type

Label

Incredible sporting champions, written by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw ; illustrated by Rita Petruccioli

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

9 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Incredible sporting champions

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw ; illustrated by Rita Petruccioli

Series statement

Brilliant women

Summary

In Incredible Sporting Champions, you will meet just a few of the incredibly talented, dedicated and brave women who have refused to let people decide for them what they are capable of achieving. Travel back to meet Babe Didrikson Zaharias, who single-handedly took on a team of 22 athletes and won. Be inspired by Tatyana McFadden, who spent her early years without a wheelchair and having to crawl on the floor of her orphanage but went on to win 17 Paralympic medals. Whether you already live for sports or are just starting to catch the bug, this book is full of ideas and tips to help you think and play like a pro. You can be the next sporting champion, and learning from the experiences of some of the greatest ever sportswomen will surely help you along the way! Curious, provocative, engaging, brave, and funny - women who change the world are diverse, intriguing and brilliant

Table Of Contents

Incredible sporting champions -- Marie Marvingt -- Babe Didrikson Zaharias -- Cathy Freeman -- Sarah Storey -- Serena Williams -- Marta -- Tatyana McFadden -- Katie Ledecky -- More sporting heroines -- Get involved in sport!

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification