| Nothing But Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson Contributor(s): Stauffacher, Sue (Author), Couch, Greg (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0375865446 ISBN-13: 9780375865442 Publisher: Dragonfly Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2011 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Racket Sports |
| Dewey: B |
| Age Level: 3-7 |
| Grade Level: PreK-2 |
| Lexile Measure: 810 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 7.69" W x 10.81" L (0.40 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 116913 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Althea is nothing but trouble Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete--and to proving that she's more than just trouble. Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion. |
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