Playing to win : the story of Althea Gibson
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library - Kids Biography | jB G4481d | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Holiday House, 2007.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Reading Level
LG
Level 5.6, 1 Points
Level 5.6, 1 Points
Lexile measure
890
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Growing up in Harlem, Althea Gibson was heading down the wrong path until she found her calling. She went on to become the first African American women to be ranked as the number one woman tennis player in the world.
Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Deans, K., & Brown, E. (2007). Playing to win: the story of Althea Gibson . Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen and Elbrite, Brown. 2007. Playing to Win: The Story of Althea Gibson. Holiday House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen and Elbrite, Brown. Playing to Win: The Story of Althea Gibson Holiday House, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Deans, Karen., and Elbrite Brown. Playing to Win: The Story of Althea Gibson Holiday House, 2007.
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