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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006 · Est. 4 hour read
Arthur Ashe
Written by Paul Mantell · Illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans series
Discover how Arthur Ashe defied odds to become a tennis legend and activist.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 14 ratings
224 pages· 27,903 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Arthur Ashe, once a small boy barred from football, found his calling in tennis. Rising to become the only Black man to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open, his journey didn't stop there. After contracting HIV, Arthur turned his battle into a mission to educate and advocate for those affected by the disease. This engaging biography captures his early years and the challenges he overcame, offering young readers a glimpse into the life of a sports icon and humanitarian. What drove Arthur to greatness, and how did he change the world beyond the court?
From the publisher
Get to know three-time Grand Slam singles winner Arthur Ashe in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years!As a kid, Arthur Ashe was so small his father said he wasn’t allowed to play football, so he played tennis instead. He went on to become a professional tennis player–the only black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. After contracting HIV from a blood transfusion, Arthur fought to educate people about HIV and AIDS and to fund treatment for the disease until his death in 1993. This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- Words
- 27,903
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- ~841L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.4
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 104028
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2006
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780689873461
- LCCN
- 2005926078
- OCLC
- 62901988
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