by Mary Hertz Scarbrough (Author)
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 900L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Naomi Osaka, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the courage, dedication, and passion it took Osaka to become 2-time Grand Slam champion and the number one women's tennis player in the world.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Osaka's story to life, young readers will learn about her choice to represent Japan as a professional athlete while living and training in the US and see how she earned her accomplishments.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
Front Jacket
On the court, Naomi Osaka is known for her fierceness. Off the court, she's known for her upbeat attitude and quirky sense of humor. The tennis star has defeated some of the toughest and best-known players in the world, and she plans to be around for many years. Learn what makes Osaka one of the greatest women in sports!