Play Like a Girl A Celebration of Women in Sports |
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| Author:
| Macy, Sue
Gottesman, Jane |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8050-6071-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1999 |
| Publisher: | Henry Holt & Company
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| Imprint: | Henry Holt & Company Books For Young Readers |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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It used to be that women and girls had to fight just to get a chance to compete on a track, or a soccer field, or basketball court. Now, female athletes are shattering the records in every sport and having a great time doing it. But where are the pictures of these great sportswomen, where are the words that describe their experiences? Here.
Play Like a Girl is a labor of love from two women who are devoted to women's sports. Together, they searched through thousands of...
More Description It used to be that women and girls had to fight just to get a chance to compete on a track, or a soccer field, or basketball court. Now, female athletes are shattering the records in every sport and having a great time doing it. But where are the pictures of these great sportswomen, where are the words that describe their experiences? Here. Play Like a Girl is a labor of love from two women who are devoted to women's sports. Together, they searched through thousands of photographs and read hundreds of books to find the perfect match of words and images to celebrate today's female athletes. Their book is an inspiring affirmation for every girl who plays a sport, and every one who would like to.