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Roller Derby

by Gail Parman

Roller Derby

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Roller Derby

Gail Parman’s introduction places roller derby in the context of a sport dating back to the 1930s and notes its recent resurgence. The book explains the action around the track, including the jam—the matchup at the heart of play—and highlights the theatrical presentation of the sport through photographs of its mostly female teams. Safety tips and fact boxes add practical and reference-style information alongside the sport’s history and action.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Ages 9–12 interested in roller derby or skating sports
  • Young nonfiction readers who enjoy sports photography and fact boxes
  • Readers curious about women’s team sports and roller derby’s history

Themes

Roller derbySports historyWomen in sportsSafety in skating

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Book overview

Roller derby is an extreme sport that dates back to the 1930s but has stuck around, and even experienced a resurgence in recent years. In this accessible book, readers take a turn around the track and discover that the action in roller derby is nonstop. Vibrant photographs highlight the mostly female teams who dominate the sport and the theatrical quality of each jam, or matchup. Safety tips and fact boxes offer more need-to-know information.
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