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The Big Book of Tennis Facts: For Kids and Adults

Author : Valerie Pollmann R.

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 42,36 MB

Release : 2018-09-12

Category : History

ISBN : 9781720261209

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Have you ever wondered where the 15, 30, 40 scoring system comes from?With fun facts from its beginnings in the 1800s, this book compiles everything a tennis fan has always wanted to know. More than 250 facts about tennis with pictures and illustrations, updated to historical records of the year 2018.Wimbledon, Australian Open, Roland Garros, US Open, Davis Cup and much more! Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite tennis legend is in this fantastic collection with up to date.If you are a tennis enthusiast, then this book is for you. It is also an excellent gift for every fan of this sport.Did you know that Elton John's song - Philadelphia Freedom - is a tribute to Billie Jean King?Do you know which tennis legend became the youngest player in history to reach the number 1 in the world at 16 years old in 1997?Do you know what badge color is mandatory if an umpire wishes to officiate the final of a Grand Slam? Surprise your friends with these and many other interesting facts you will find in "The Big Book of Tennis Facts" updated until 2018.Also available in SpanishBuy now on Amazon for fast delivery through Prime.



Tennis Encyclopedia for Kids

Author : Janina Spruza

Publisher :

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 10,98 MB

Release : 2019-08-26

Category :

ISBN : 9789934871160

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This is a great book to take a trip to the exciting world of tennis, to see how this game appeared and developed from ancient times to the present day, to learn its idea and rules, as well as to learn a tennis court, racket, ball, clothes, etc.



TIME for Kids Big Book of Who

Author : Editors of TIME For Kids Magazine

Publisher : Time Inc. Books

Page : 277 pages

File Size : 19,85 MB

Release : 2015-12-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1618932845

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Book Description

The sixth book in the popular TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series!

TIME For Kids Big Book of Who presents 1,001 amazing facts about the people who have shaped our world--past and present--including brilliant scientists, chart-topping musicians, all-star athletes and powerful world leaders. Who invented Facebook? Who is the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Who was the only U.S. president to serve four terms in office?

Kids can jump into the book at any point and follow the popular question and answer format to explore these comprehensive categories: Groundbreakers and Pioneers, Leaders and Changemakers, Artists and Entertainers, Innovators, Sports Stars, and Everyday Heroes.

For more fascinating answers to the questions kids want to know, check out the other books in the TIME For Kids Big Book of Questions series: Big Book of Why, Big Book of How, Big Book of When, Big Book of Where, and Big Book of What.



Big Book of WHO All-Stars

Author : The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids

Publisher : Triumph Books

Page : 263 pages

File Size : 40,25 MB

Release : 2021-10-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1641257512

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Big Book of WHO is a book your young sports fans will return to again and again! This 128-page collection features the brightest stars in sports, past and present. The editors of Sports Illustrated Kids profile the top stars in sports history, with thrilling sports photography and age-appropriate writing that Sports Illustrated Kids is famous for. This fully updated edition includes today's stars alongside sports' all-time greats – from Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, Mia Hamm to Megan Rapinoe, Babe Ruth to Mookie Betts, and more. Completely redesigned to match the modern look of Sports Illustrated Kids, this fun collection of questions and answers will have kids stumping their friends and adult sports fans with their expert knowledge of sports' brightest stars.



Big Book of Knowledge

Author : DK

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 482 pages

File Size : 15,76 MB

Release : 2019-04-16

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465499687

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Book Description

Packed full of facts, this is the perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge. Ever wondered how the roots of a plan can grow through solid rock? Or what life is like on the surface of Venus? Maybe you want to know how long it takes a drop of blood to travel around your body or how a solar power plant works? No matter the question, the Big Book of Knowledge has the answer. Packed with incredible images that show you what others only tell you, this children's book is the perfect resource for curious kids of all ages. When you have this much information at your fingertips, homework will be a breeze!



Tennis Confidential

Author : Paul Fein

Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.

Page : 559 pages

File Size : 18,12 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1597973920

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Book Description

In this outstanding collection of essays and interviews, Paul Fein takes the reader into the world of the pro tennis tour with inside scoops about the game’s greatest stars, past and present. Tennis Confidential includes interviews with such all-time greats as Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Arthur Ashe, and Jimmy Connors along with essays about the careers of other stars like Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, Jennifer Capriati, and Anna Kournikova. Fein also reviews the careers of pioneering players like Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg, and Rod Laver. Tennis Confidential tackles the issues that confront the sport today, from the media’s fascination with teenage players on the women’s tour to the changes in the game caused by new racket designs and tactical innovations. Fein also reviews the ten greatest matches in tennis history. He gives fans at every level a unique perspective on the game and its history.



The World Book Encyclopedia

Author :

Publisher :

Page : 554 pages

File Size : 10,17 MB

Release : 2002

Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries

ISBN :

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Book Description

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.



Evonne Goolagong

Author : Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 13,2 MB

Release : 2020-03-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0711245851

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Book Description

Be amazed by one of Australia's most inspiring tennis players - Evonne Goolagong - who overcame adversity and went on to win 13 majors, 84 singles, 50 doubles and 5 mixed doubles titles throughout her illustrious career.



Big Book of WHY Sports

Author : The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids

Publisher : Sports Illustrated Kids

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,29 MB

Release : 2012-08-07

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781618930354

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Why are three goals called a hat trick? Why is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" sung during the seventh-inning stretch? Why don't the Cleveland Browns have a logo on their helmet? Why do golf balls have dimples? Why do Olympic swimmers flip when they turn at the end of the pool? Divided into four levels of difficulty - a professional level, an All-Star level, an MVP level and a Hall of Fame level - each answer is provided not only with an in-depth explanation on the science, history or origin of the particular subject matter, but with photos and illustrations that help make the information easy to digest. A must-have book for any curious young sports fan, the dynamic content is distinctly "Sports Illustrated Kids" in the way it entertains as it informs, focusing on the fun kids derive from their enjoyment of sports and presenting big, exciting action photos from the Sports Illustrated collection. A four-part interactive quiz at the back of the book invites readers to find the biggest adult sports fans they know and attempt to stump them with the fascinating insider knowledge the book provides.



Let's Play Tennis!

Author : Patricia Egart

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,31 MB

Release : 2010-04

Category : Tennis

ISBN : 9780981986036

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Book Description

A simple introduction to the equipment, rules, and techniques of tennis.