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Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion
(1999, Non-Fiction - Biography, Written by Russell Freedman)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Uplifting sports bio for tweens and up.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion
Parents need to know that Babe struggles with prejudice against women. Written with verve that matches Babe's personality, this true story will encourage young readers, especially those interested in sports.
Read our full review by Monica Wyatt
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Babe's discipline helped her win at a time when women were not accepted in sports. Why were women treated this way? How have things changed? Do they need to change more?
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