A Win for Women: Billie Jean King Takes Down Bobby Riggs /

In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was d...

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Corporate Author:	Library Pass, LLC
Other Authors:	Terrell, Brandon (writer.)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[United States] : Capstone, 2020.
Subjects:	Comic books, strips, etc. Electronic books. Biographical comic books, strips, etc. Comic books, strips, etc. > Education Comic books, strips, etc. > History Comic books, strips, etc. > Women Literary Comic books, strips, etc. > Creative nonfiction Comic books, strips, etc. > Political aspects S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Suspense comic books, strips, etc. > Sports Reference
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Summary:	In 1973 two of the world's most famous tennis stars took part in what became known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Bobby Riggs embraced the idea that men were superior to women in every way and claimed that he would defeat any woman on the tennis court. Meanwhile, Billie Jean King was determined to beat him. She knew she could win and prove that women were as just good as men. Readers will get a courtside seat and watch as Billie Jean King proves that women and girls everywhere deserve respect and equality at one of the most important moments in sports history.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
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