Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
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Arthur Ashe

Written by Paul Mantell & illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans Book Series
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$7.99
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8 - 11
Reading age
224
Page count
27,903
Word count
~841L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2006
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689873461
    Publication Date
    January 1, 2006
    Publisher
    Aladdin Paperbacks
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2006
    Page Count
    224
    Word Count
    27903
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2005926078
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    62901988
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~841L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    104028
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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