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Babe Conquers the World: The Legendary Life of Babe Didrikson Zaharias by Sandra Neil Wallace, Rich Wallace

3.0

Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a pioneering women's athlete. At a time when sports were thought to be detrimental to a woman's health, she proved that women athletes were able to succeed in a variety of sports. She started by playing on women's basketball teams, and then expanded into track and field. She won three medals in the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles, breaking both world and Olympic records. Finally, she took on golf, and is responsible for the founding of the LPGA. Her life was not easy, and she was not loved by everyone, but she fought hard to stay true to herself. The paths she paved for women athletes are still clear today. Recommended for grades 4 and up.