SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Arthur Ashe

by Jennifer STRAND
9781680792485. ea vol: 24p. (Trailblazing Athletes). chron. glossary. index. photos. ABDO. Aug. 2016. lib. ed. $18.95. ebk. $33.95.
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K-Gr 2—Sports fans are given phenomenal role models in this series. With straightforward text, each book offers information not only about the careers of the featured athletes, but also their histories of activism. In addition to being the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali was also a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. With a great selection of supporting photos and a clean layout, readers will be inspired by not only the talent, but the heart and dedication to humanity of these athletes.
This biography series features minority and female athletes (four men, two women) who helped shatter glass ceilings in their respective sports (tennis, golf, baseball, and boxing). The simplistic texts, which align to Common Core Standards, often raise more questions than answers but may inspire further reading. Archival photographs add interest, and lists of quick stats and key dates are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Zoom In on Trailblazing Athletes titles: Arthur Ashe, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Roberto Clemente.
Reviewed by Paula Willey , Nov 01, 2016

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