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Author:

Lobby, Mackenzie, 1982-

Title:

Babe Didrikson Zaharias : groundbreaking all-around athlete / by Mackenzie Lobby.

Publisher:

ABDO Pub.,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Zaharias, Babe Didrikson,--1911-1956--Juvenile literature.
Athletes--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women athletes--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Zaharias, Babe Didrikson,--1911-1956.
Athletes.
Women--Biography.
Zaharias, Babe Didrikson,--1911-1956.
Athletes--Biography.
Women--Biography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-109) and index.

Contents:

A one woman show -- Growing up in Texas -- National recognition -- The 1932 Olympics -- An unwelcome scandal -- A return to Texas -- Wedding bells -- Waiting in the wings -- New beginnings -- Fighting the

Summary:

An exploration of the life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias that discusses her childhood in Texas, Olympic performance, involvement in scandal, marriage, challenges, and other related topics.

Series:

Legendary athletes

ISBN:

1617147559
9781617147555 (lib. bdg.)

LCCN:

2010041158

Locations:

HLPC845 -- Alton Public Library (Alton)

BWPD851 -- Bertha Bartlett Public Library (Story City)