Download or read book Venus Serena Williams in the Community written by Matt Anniss and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Williams sisters is an inspirational tale of two driven young women who overcame racism, classism, and sexism in their fight to excel in the world of sports. In this image-packed book, readers will discover how Venus and Serena’s astounding success journey is tied to their charitable efforts with organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. “Star Stats” and a timeline of achievements highlight these tennis stars’ accomplishments both on and off the court.

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams in the Community written by Matt Anniss and published by . This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the Williams sisters is an inspirational tale of two driven young women who overcame racism, classism, and sexism in their fight to excel in the world of sports. In this image-packed book, readers will discover how Venus and Serena's astounding success journey is tied to their charitable efforts with organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House and the Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund. "Star Stats" and a timeline of achievements highlight these tennis stars' accomplishments both on and off the court.

Download or read book Venus and Serena written by Venus Williams and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tennis superstars talk about their lives, including what it takes to be successful, how they spend their money, dating, studying, and dealing with pressure.

Download or read book Sisters written by Jeanette Winter and published by Beach Lane Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams. Before they were famous tennis stars, Venus and Serena Williams were sisters with big dreams growing up in Compton, California. In the early mornings, they head to the tennis courts, clean up debris, and practice. They compete in their first tournament and they both win. From there, the girls’ trophy collection grows and grows. Despite adversity and health challenges, the sisters become two of the greatest tennis players of all time. This inspiring story of sisterhood, hard work, and determination is perfect for budding athletes or any young reader with a big dream.

Download or read book Who Are Venus and Serena Williams written by James Buckley, Jr. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dynamic story of the Williams sisters, both top-ranked professional tennis players. Venus and Serena Williams are two of the most successful professional American tennis players of all time. Coached at an early age by their parents, the sisters have both gone on to become Grand Slam title winners. They have both achieved the World Number One ranking in both singles and doubles! Although completely professional and fiercely competitive, the sisters remain close. Who Are Venus and Serena Williams? follows the pair from their early days of training up through the ranks and to the Summer Olympic Games, where they have each won four gold medals—more than any other tennis players. This title in the New York Times best-selling series has eighty illustrations that help bring the exciting story of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams to life.

Download or read book Venus Serena Williams written by Mark Stewart and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the lives of the two African-American sisters who stunned the professional tennis world with their rapid rise to the top.

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams written by Roxanne Dorrie and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the lives and tennis careers of Venus and Serena Williams, sisters who turned professional at age fourteen and rose to the top of women's tennis while maintaining a strong family bond.

Download or read book Serena Williams written by Gerry Boehme and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is one of the few sports that have allowed women to display their athletic talents for a period of decades. In all that time, no one has shown a greater combination of skill, speed, power, and drive than Serena Williams. An African American, she has risen to the top in a white-dominated sport. Off the court, she has opened an acclaimed clothing line that has made her a trend-setter in two occupations. This biography of Serena will inspire your readers.

Download or read book Serena vs Venus written by Danielle Smith-Llera and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final match of the 2001 U.S. Open featuring tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams was groundbreaking. It was first time siblings had squared off in the final match for more than 100 years. And it was the first time both players were black. The photo of the smiling Williams sisters holding their trophies after the tennis match appeared in newspapers around the globe. It captured two athletes who fought, and would continue to fight, for a place for women and African-Americans in tennis and the world beyond.

Download or read book Williams Sisters A Biography of Venus and Serena Williams written by Grace Williams and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Venus and Serena Williams took the world by storm when they burst onto the tennis scene in the 1990s. Their rise stardom marked the realization of their father’s dream. Richard Williams had dreamt his daughters would be professional tennis players, even before they were born. We could probably could imagined what his wife thought when he ran into the room and said to her, “Let’s have kids and make them tennis players,” especially when she wasn’t even pregnant with them yet, from what he told Newsweek. Even when the Williams sisters were just under 5 years old, Mr. Williams recognized his daughters’ raw talent. It took sheer determination and dedication from his little princesses to will them into tennis. Even though he didn’t quite know how he was going to teach them, he knew he had to start somewhere. MEET THE AUTHOR Grace C. Williams is the Vice-President on the Board of Directors of GuidingLight. Growing up, her family always strongly believed in working in the community and giving back which is why she is also on the Board of Directors of RMSC Foundation in South Carolina. Ms. Williams studied at Troy State University where she holds a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies and working on her a Masters Degree at University of Maryland University College with a concentration on Public Relations. Ms. Williams has worked with nonprofit organizations for over 15 years and started her own small consulting services, GAW Consulting in 2001. She is currently working on her own new nonprofit organization called “Servicing our Sisters(SOS).” EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK In 1997, Venus became the first unseeded U.S. Open women’s finalist in the Open era. She lost to Martinia Hingis. In 2000, Williams won both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, paving the way for her to get a $40 million contract with Reebok. Venus then went out and defended her titles. At the 2000 Olympic Games, in Sydney, Australia, Williams captured the gold medal in the singles competition, and then took a second one with Serena in the doubles event. In recent years, Venus has struggled with injuries - she competed in only a handful of tournaments in 2006 - but returned in 2007, winning the singles title at Wimbledon. She repeated the victory a year later when she defeated Serena for a fifth career Wimbledon championship, placing her fifth all-time in women’s Wimbledon singles championships. A few months later, the Williams sisters teamed up to capture the doubles title at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Buy a copy to keep reading!

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams written by Diane Bailey and published by The Rosen Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the lives and athletic careers of the two sisters who are both champion tennis players whose skills on the court, sense of style, and strong opinions have changed the sport.

Download or read book Young Superstars of Tennis written by Mike Fillon and published by Avisson Press Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dual biography of the African American teenaged sisters who are revolutionizing the world of professional tennis with their colorful hair beads, fresh personalities, and growing talent for the game.

Download or read book Sisters and Champions The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams written by Howard Bryant and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This one's a winner." --Chicago Tribune A 2019 ILA Teacher's Choices Reading List Selection! An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! Venus and Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters. Champions. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This inspirational true story, written by award-winning sports journalist, Howard Bryant, and brought to beautiful life by Coretta Scott Kind Award and Honor winner, Floyd Cooper, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to Olympic gold medals and becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis. Here is a worthy ode to Venus and Serena Williams, the incredible sister duo who will go down in history as two of the greatest athletes of all time. "Alive with warmth and movement, these luminous, soft-edged scenes portray the sisters gradually growing into strong, capable women. A handsome sports biography." --Booklist "There is a sharp focus in the book on the two sisters' special bond and friendship; it lies at the heart of this biography, and the women's stories are remarkable. It's high time they had their own picture book tribute."--Kirkus

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams Revised Edition written by Anne Todd and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venus and Serena Williams have dominated the tennis scene for years—winning numerous Grand Slam singles titles to become worldwide first-ranked tennis players. Venus became known for her 127-mile-per-hour serve and her graceful agility on the court. Serena became known for her aggressive court style and fashion flair. With intense focus, the Williams sisters proved to the world that tennis was a sport for everyone, from any background. As millions have watched their success on court, Venus and Serena have ensured that tennis will never be the same. Venus and Serena Williams, Revised Edition is a compelling eBook about these inspiring sisters.

Download or read book Black and White written by Richard Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach"--

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams written by Anne M. Todd and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venus and Serena Williams have dominated the tennis scene for years--winning numerous Grand Slam singles titles to become the first- and second-ranked tennis players in the world. Venus is known for her 127-mile-per-hour serve and her graceful agility on the court. Serena is known for her aggressive court style and fashion flair. By focusing on their dreams and steering clear of the drugs and gang violence that permeated their youth, the Williams sisters have shown the world that two inner-city African Americans can not only make a name for themselves in the predominantly white, upper-class sport of tennis, but they can also raise the level of the game. As millions have watched their success on court, Venus and Serena Williams have ensured that tennis will never be the same.a"

Download or read book Venus and Serena Williams written by Terri Morgan and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the lives and tennis careers of the two African American sisters whose unusual training by their father and striking appearances, as well as their remarkable skills at the sport, have made them standouts in the tennis world.