Full of unforgettable upsets, miraculous comebacks, and tales of
incredible drive and commitment, the 40 profiles in GIRL ATHLETE
celebrate the game-changing women and girls who have broken records on
and off the court.
This action-packed illustrated collection of profiles shines a spotlight
on 40 outstanding female athletes in fields from baseball to rock
climbing, surfing to paralympics, who have broken records, redefined
their sport, shown incredible sportsmanship and feats of endurance.
Celebrate the strength, commitment, and skill of icons like Serena
Williams and Wilma Rudolph, powerhouses like Megan Rapinoe and Lindsey
Vonn, and recent headliners like Simone Biles and Sabrina Ionescu. Young
athletes and sports fans will love the inspiring stories in the book and
will walk away with winning wisdom from the MVPs about staying mentally
and physically fit, making the most of their training, getting their
head in the game, ignoring the naysayers, exhibiting good sportsmanship
(even when things go wrong), and pushing themselves to surpass their
goals and find their personal best.
ABOUT THE SERIES
GENERATION GIRL books celebrate game-changing women. They are filled
with profiles of amazing women who've been there, done that, and learned
some valuable lessons along the way. Readers will be inspired by their
stories, learn from their struggles and successes, and pick up some
useful tools so that they too can change the world. Other Generation
Girl books include: Girl CEO, Girl Activist, and Girl Genius.
