Top 10 women tennis players
Enslow 1995
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- perseverance
- sportsmanship
- trailblazing women
- goal-setting
- competition
- resilience
- role models
- history of sports
About this book
This nonfiction sports book spotlights ten of the greatest women in tennis, highlighting their backgrounds, signature strengths, and biggest career moments. Short chapters, photos, and quick facts make it easy for report writing and fun browsing for sports fans. Readers see how practice, perseverance, and mental toughness helped these athletes reach the top. A solid pick for middle-grade readers who love biographies and the history of the game.
Setting: the international professional tennis circuit, 1960s–1990s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Top 10 women tennis players right for my child?
Yes — Top 10 women tennis players is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.8, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include perseverance, sportsmanship, trailblazing women.
How long does it take to read Top 10 women tennis players?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Top 10 women tennis players takes around 40m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Top 10 women tennis players have an AR quiz?
Yes — Top 10 women tennis players has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Top 10 women tennis players?
Top 10 women tennis players has an AR reading level of 6.8, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.