Yes, She Can!
Women's Sports Pioneers
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Sports and Recreation, Equestrian
| Author: | Glenn Stout | ISBN: | 9780547574097 |
| Publisher: | HMH Books | Publication: | April 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | HMH Books for Young Readers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Glenn Stout |
| ISBN: | 9780547574097 |
| Publisher: | HMH Books |
| Publication: | April 4, 2011 |
| Imprint: | HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Language: | English |
Not very long ago, many people said girls and women were too weak and delicate to play sports.
Fortunately, a lot of girls didn't listen. Trudy Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick sure didn't. Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics running track, Julie Krone became jockey, and Danica Patrick decided to drive Indie cars. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring stories of these pioneers in sports. Thanks to them, everyone knows now that girls can do anything they want. Perfect for young athletes, ages 9-12.
Not very long ago, many people said girls and women were too weak and delicate to play sports.
Fortunately, a lot of girls didn't listen. Trudy Ederle, Louise Stokes, Tidye Pickett, Julie Krone and Danica Patrick sure didn't. Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel, Louise Stokes and Tidye Pickett made it into the Olympics running track, Julie Krone became jockey, and Danica Patrick decided to drive Indie cars. Yes, She Can! tells the inspiring stories of these pioneers in sports. Thanks to them, everyone knows now that girls can do anything they want. Perfect for young athletes, ages 9-12.
