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Babe Conquers the World: The Legendary Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias
By WALLACE, Rich & Sandra Neil Wallace
- ISBN
- 9781590789810
- Publisher
- Calkins Creek
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 5 Up—The Wallaces pair up to tackle a great historical sports figure in this engrossing biography. Mildred Ella "Babe" Didriksen Zaharias may not be as well-known as Babe Ruth, but she broke countless records, leaped over age-old boundaries, and paved the way for professional women athletes across several arenas. A champion basketball player, an Olympic track-and-field star, and career golfer, Babe didn't let obstacles stand in the way of her success. The authors detail her trajectory from the dau...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2014
Ten riveting "rounds" profile Babe Didrikson Zaharias, one of the world's most remarkable athletes. Born in 1911, Babe excelled at basketball, track...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
