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Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science)

Name: Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win (Women in Science)
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Book Synopsis: A richly illustrated and inspiring book highlighting the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science. “This is one of the books we’ve been waiting for—a compendium of great women athletes and the struggles they faced.”—Lesley Visser, Hall of Fame sportscasterWomen for the win! The fifty illustrated profiles in Women in Sports feature trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes in more than forty sports, including well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, as well as lesser-known champions like Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball in a professional men’s league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee. Women in Sports also contains infographics on topics that sporty women want to know about, such as muscle anatomy, a timeline of women’s participation in sports, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and influential women’s teams. This beautiful and inspiring book celebrates the success of the tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for today’s athletes.

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Are you ready to be inspired by the fearless women who played to win? Introducing Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win. This captivating book, written by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science, showcases the remarkable achievements and stories of fifty extraordinary women athletes from the 1800s to today. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate the triumphs of fierce women, this book is a must-have addition to your collection.

Delve into the lives of trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breaking female athletes who have left an indelible mark on their respective sports. From tennis legend Billie Jean King to gymnastics phenom Simone Biles, the profiles within Women in Sports highlight the immense talent and determination of these remarkable women. But that's not all—discover lesser-known champions such as Toni Stone, the courageous woman who broke barriers by playing baseball in a professional men's league, and skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee, who pushed boundaries in the male-dominated world of skateboarding.

Women in Sports goes beyond captivating profiles. Infographics on various topics that sporty women want to know about are also included. Dive into muscle anatomy, explore a timeline of women's participation in sports, uncover pay and media statistics for female athletes, and celebrate the influential women's teams that have made history. With stunning illustrations and empowering stories, this book is a celebration of the remarkable achievements of tough, bold, and fearless women who paved the way for the athletes of today.

Don't miss out on this beautiful and inspiring book that brings the remarkable stories of women athletes to life. Join the movement and be inspired by these trailblazers who defied expectations to become legends. Get your copy of Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win today!

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