Presents profiles of more than 100 women athletes who have made significant contributions to their respective sports.

Profiles the lives and careers of gifted and successful athletes who helped to advance the cause of women's sports. Included are pioneers such as Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Althea Gibson as well as modern superstars such as Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf and Jackie Joyner- Kersee. An attractive book for a general audience. Includes many photographs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Presents profiles of more than 100 women athletes who have made significant contributions to their respective sports.

In honor of its thirtieth anniversary, the Women's Sports Foundation celebrates the accomplishments of one hundred female sports superstars, including Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Picabo Street, Bonnie Blair, Chris Evert, Sarah Hughes, and other less-famous athletes including marathoner Loretta Claiborne, golfer Michelle Wie, and Paralympic champion Aimee Mullins. Simultaneous.

New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!

Women's Contributions to the sports world have helped shape the future for today's young athletes. Women in Sports celebrates the pioneers who paved the way and the stars of today who amaze us with their athletic excellence. Action-packed photos and colorful text bring these incredible moments and people to life in this empowering look at women in sports. Book jacket.

Presents biographical profiles of important women in sports history, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.