Billie Jean King: The Battle of the Sexes and Title IX

by Kate Shoup

Book Overview

Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Billie Jean King changed attitudes toward women and sports with one gigantic victory, fought for equal tournament purses for female tennis players, and started a foundation that...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502610531
• ISBN13: 9781502610539
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12