Tennis: Girls Rocking It |
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Author:
| Mallick, Nita Guillermo-Newton, Judith |
Series title: | Title IX Rocks! Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-5081-7042-6 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2015 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Rosen Young Adult |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $36.13 |
Book Description:
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Tennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man's sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing...
More DescriptionTennis powerhouses like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make it difficult to believe that tennis was originally a man's sport. Since the early twentieth century, however, girls and women of all ages and skill levels have secured a permanent place on the tennis court. After discussing the history of women in the sport and the importance of Title IX, this exciting primer describes the rules, equipment, and skills required to play. Readers will learn how to grip, volley, and swing their way to an invigorating match. Profiles of key players, past and present, will interest tennis novices and pros alike.