Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams

By Michael Sandler

From her childhood in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood to the tennis courts of Wimbledon, Venus Williams is a riveting story of success. In Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams, young readers will learn firsthand what it takes to succeed. Gifted with a winning tennis serve and a competitive spirit, Venus achieved fame and glory early in her career. But when personal problems nearly tumbled her career, Venus refused to give up as she fought her way back to championship status. With full-color action photos and a fast-paced narrative, Venus Williams will captivate students with its inspiring story that anything is possible with hard work. Tennis: Victory for Venus Williams is part of Bearport's Upsets & Comebacks series.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597161705
• ISBN13: 9781597161701
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Bearport Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7