Winning women
photographs by Tony Duffy
Color photographs and accompanying text portray the achievements of female amateurs and professionals in sports ranging from power-lifting to motor racing.
Read Time: ~6 hr
Encyclopedia of women and sport in America
by Carole A. Oglesby (1998)
About this book
"This encyclopedia provides short biographical entries with time and place of birth and then spells out the women's athletic accomplishments. It also includes historical articles, such as 'Badminton and Women' and sociological/psychological entries, such as 'Goal Setting and Women.'" Voice Youth Advocates. "This clearly written book offers more information about American female athletes than any other single source." SLJ.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreEncyclopedia of women and sport in America Lead Character
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