Racket Sports

Winning Lacrosse for Girls (Winning Sports for Girls)

The number of high school and youth teams playing lacrosse has increased 65 percent in the past decade

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson

ALTHEA IS NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete - and to proving that she's more than just trouble.

Althea Gibson, born in 1927, was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman.

I Love Tennis

Join a beginner's tennis class as four children learn to bounce the ball, swing their racquets, and hit the ball over the net. Created with the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative, this beautiful book lets children see what it's like to learn to play tennis in a class. The gorgeous, inspirational photography encourages young athletes to join in for a fun time and some healthy competition.

Althea Gibson: Young Tennis Player (Childhood of Famous Americans)

One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children of eight and up -- today's youngster is swept right into history.

How to Play Tennis

How To Play Tennis, by Venus and Serena Williams, is the perfect courtside companion for young tennis players of all levels. Detailed photography and text explain everything about the game of tennis‹from dressing for the court and holding a racket to executing the perfect lob and smash. The Williams sisters offer pro tips, demonstrate the techniques that took them to the top, and inspire young readers become the best tennis players they can be.

Venus & Serena Williams (Amazing Athletes)

Junior Tennis: A Complete Coaching Manual For The Young Tennis Player

Junior Tennis is a complete guide for beginners, and for coaches and parents who want to teach the game's fundamentals to kids, ages 6 through 16. Beautifully and instructively illustrated, this manual was written and prepared in association with England's renowned Lawn Tennis Association. Students of tennis will learn: basic rules and etiquette; how to hit effective, consistent ground strokes; the essential skills of serve/volley and chip-and-charge; cross-court volleying; how to select the best equipment; and much more. Sequenced photography, sidebar tips, instructive diagrams, and a fun quiz will help junior tennis players improve technique and fully understand the game. Approximately 200 full-color photos and diagrams in total.

Andy Roddick (Awesome Athletes)

Easy-to-read text and full-color photos take readers through the childhood, education, and career of American tennis powerhouse Andy Roddick. This book highlights Roddick's performance in professional events with the ATP Tour and the U.S. Davis Cup team, including Grand Slam tournaments and the Olympics. Fascinating topics include Roddick's speedy serve, his sports-oriented family background, and his contributions to society, such as the Andy Roddick Foundation. An informative timeline, player statistics, and career highlights compose a colorful two-page graphic feature. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text and graphics.

Billie Jean King : Tennis Trailblazer (Lerner Biographies)

A biography of one of the first women to play tennis professionally.

Arthur Ashe: Athlete and Activist (Journey to Freedom)