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Matt Collins

3 Books

How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm

By Sue Macy Pictures by Matt Collins
Stand on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and face the freezing, churning waves of the English Channel alongside Gertrude Ederle. It is August 1926, and twenty one miles of perilous waterway separate this brave swimmer from the English coastline. Many people thought a woman could never make this grueling swim, but Trudy was determined to prove them wrong. Dive into the action as you follow her stroke by stroke through this record smashing victory. You will feel the chill of the water and the sheer willpower it took to conquer one of the most famous athletic challenges in the world. This stunningly illustrated true story celebrates a defining moment in sports history and the incredible courage of a young woman who refused to give up.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 40 Pages
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How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map

By Sue Macy Pictures by Matt Collins
Step onto the court in 1896 and witness the very first intercollegiate women's basketball game. Agnes Morley was raised on a cattle ranch and sent to Stanford University to learn to be a proper lady. But it did not take long for her to trade her spurs for bloomers and a brand new sport called basketball. Join Agnes as she leads her scrappy team into a heart pounding, historical matchup against the University of California at Berkeley. You will feel the excitement and tension of a game that brought national attention to women's sports for the very first time. This dynamic true story captures the fierce determination and teamwork of the trailblazing athletes who put women's hoops on the map.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 32 Pages
New
Lace up your skates and hit the track in 1948 New York City, where a fierce and fast paced rivalry is about to make sports history. Midge Brasuhn is scrappy and lightning quick, while Gerry Murray is a gutsy glamour girl who refuses to back down. Together, these two incredible athletes are about to battle it out in a high speed game of Roller Derby. Feel the excitement of a packed arena as thousands of television viewers tune in to watch this thrilling, hard hitting competition for the very first time. You will get an up close look at the grit, determination, and intense rivalry that helped launch the era of televised sports and proved that women could be the toughest competitors on wheels.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 32 Pages
New
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