Copyright Date:
2011
Edition Date:
2011
Release Date:
02/01/11
Pages:
viii, 280 pages
ISBN:
0-8160-7869-6
ISBN 13:
978-0-8160-7869-1
Dewey:
796.092
LCCN:
2010010023
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
(Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
This revised title in Facts On File's A to Z of African Americans series includes about 170 alphabetically arranged biographical essays. Entries identify birth year (and death, if needed) as well as what the person is known for, along with influences and important life events. Black-and-white photos are provided for about one-third of the individuals. Suggestions for further reading follow every article, and a bibliography of books is found at the end of the volume. Also at the end are a list of entries by birth decade, a list by topic, and an index. Coverage begins with Hank Aaron and ends with Tiger Woods, with gymnast Dominique Dawes, soccer player Brianna Collette Scurry, and skater Debi Thomas among the many baseball, basketball, and football stars. Content is relatively current; Shani Davis' participation in the 2010 Olympics is included. This title may be useful for quick reference, though most of the information is available elsewhere.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Praise for the previous edition:"Writing is clear...[a] useful source...recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist"The range of entries is impressive...The writing is clear...valuable for brief student reports. Recommended."—Library Media ConnectionAfrican-American Athletes, Revised Editionhighlights athletes who have competed at the highest levels in one or more sports. Each entry provides an exciting and enlightening biographical profile, concentrating on the events in that person's life related to his or her accomplishments in sports, followed by an up-to-date further reading list on that individual.A bibliography, subject indexes (including one by year of birth and one by sport), and cross-references round out this accessible new volume.New and revised profiles include:
- Freddie Adu
- Laila Ali
- Barry Bonds
- Kobe Bryant
- Bryan Clay
- Maritza Correira
- Kevin Garnett
- Allen Iverson
- LeBron James
- Floyd Mayweather
- Randy Moss
- Shaquille O'Neill
- Candace Parker
- Serena and Venus Williams
- Tiger Woods
- Vince Young
- and more.
Excerpted from African-American Athletes, Revised Edition by Nathan Aaseng
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Praise for the previous edition: "Writing is clear...[a] useful source...recommended for school and public libraries."-Booklist "The range of entries is impressive...The writing is clear...valuable for brief student reports. Recommended."-Library Media Connection African-American Athletes, Revised Edition highlights athletes who have competed at the highest levels in one or more sports. Each entry provides an exciting and enlightening biographical profile, concentrating on the events in that person's life related to his or her accomplishments in sports, followed by an up-to-date further reading list on that individual. A bibliography, subject indexes (including one by year of birth and one by sport), and cross-references round out this accessible new volume. New and revised profiles include: Freddie Adu Laila Ali Barry Bonds Kobe Bryant Bryan Clay Maritza Correira Kevin Garnett Allen Iverson LeBron James Floyd Mayweather Jr. Randy Moss Shaquille O'Neal Candace Parker Serena and Venus Williams Tiger Woods Vince Young and more.
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