Venus And Serena Williams
The author shares the life stories of Venus and Serena Williams, who charged onto center court in professional tennis at the end of the 20th century with a force never before seen in the sport. No other women tennis players have matched their strength, their speed, or their overall athleticism, and none have achieved the status and celebrity they have gained on and off the court as they powered to the number one and two rankings in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Venus and Serena...
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Edmondson (education, Penn State University) tells the story of the Williams family and the tennis careers of Venus and Serena—including their many controversies—and considers the role of race, gender, culture, and sport in shaping popular culture. The reading level is accessible to high school students and above, and six black and white photographs are provided. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
IntroductionTimeline: Venus WilliamsTimeline: Serena WilliamsKnowing the Possibilities in LifeThe Williams FamilyVenusSerenaTennisControversies and ChallengesFashion and CelebrityHow Big a Deal It IsReferencesAppendix I: Grand Slam EventsAppendix II: Glossary of TermsAppendix III: Venus Williams' Records and AwardsAppendix IV: Serena Williams' Records and AwardsIndex
