Real-life stories of struggle, achievement, victory, and sometimes loss that are an ideal companion for history, social science, language and geography studies. The Extraordinary People series is the perfect starter for students who want to know more about the people who shaped their world, focusing on the unique histories of people from every culture, and every walk of life.
"In this collective biography, familiar names like Sonja Henie and Martina Navratilova appear alongside their less familiar but influential colleagues, such as African American tennis great Ora Washington and Olympic vice-president Anita DeFrantz." -- Booklist
Recommended Age | 11 and up |
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Author | Judy L. Hasday |
ISBN | 0516270397 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2000 |
Publisher | Children's Press(CT) |
Language | English |