Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 The Game That Started a Movement 4 CHAPTER 2 Two Players 8 CHAPTER 3 The Battle of the Sexes 12 CHAPTER 4 The Hero 18 CHAPTER 5 Equality in Sports 24 THINK ABOUT IT 30 LEARN MORE 31 GLOSSARY 32 INDEX 32
Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs

Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs explores the way the famous Battle of the Sexes tennis match served to bring men and women together to advocate for equal rights across genders. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.

About This Book

By: J. E. Skinner
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Published by: Cherry Lake Publishing (Unlimited)
9-12Age Range
5.8 AR
30Pages
PeopleSubject
950LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
VGuided Reading
VFountas & Pinnell
60DRA