Who Is Billie Jean King?
Who Is Billie Jean King?
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Who Is Billie Jean King?

Written by Lisbeth Kaiser and Who HQ & illustrated by Risa Rodil
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Board Books Book Series
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$8.99
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24
Page count
AD900L
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Aug 6, 2024
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The latest addition to the WHO HQ program: a biography of tennis star and activist Billie Jean King, created specifically for the preschool audience! The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4. Billie Jean King is a former #1 world tennis champion and social activist who has dedicated her life to fighting for equality. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, made perfectly accessible for the youngest readers. And the fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to both captivate and inspire. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of the one of the most influential and celebrated sports champions of our time.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593520925
    Publication Date
    August 6, 2024
    Publisher
    Rise X Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    August 6, 2024
    Page Count
    24
    Audience
    Board
    Lexile® Level
    AD900L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~5.8

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