Allred, Alexandra Powe. Atta girl! A celebration of women in sports.Wish Publishing (P.O. Box 10337, Terre Haute Terre Haute (tĕr`ə hōt, tĕr`ē hŭt), city (1990 pop. 51,483), seat of Vigo co., W Ind., on the Wabash River; inc. 1816. , IN 47801). 227p. illus. index. c2003. 1-930546-61-0. $16.95. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. Author Allred, a former member of the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team, tells the story of many female athletes and their struggles to excel in their sports. She also relates stories of their relationships with each other and with their families while they are pursuing these goals. Female athletes must prove themselves over and over even though statistics demonstrate that women can achieve the same successes as men. Historical figures such as Gertrude Ederle and Amelia Earhart and newer heroines such as Lyn St. James Lyn St. James (born Sandra Lynn Eden on March 13, 1947 in Willoughby, Ohio) is a retired professional IndyCar driver with 11 CART and 5 Indy Racing League starts to her name. and Mia Hamm Mia Hamm (born Mariel Margaret Hamm on March 17,1972 in Selma, Alabama) is a former American soccer player. Playing for many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team, she scored more international goals in her career than any other player, male have proven themselves and are well known all over the world. They have shown that hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and honesty make good athletes--whether male or female. A good read for any athlete or sports lover. Barbara Jo McKee, Libn/Media Dir., Streetsboro H.S., Stow, OH |
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