Miranda Sofroniou

Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...

"Welcome to the market! You might shop at a grocery store, but that's not where most of the world gets its food. Markets is a gorgeously illustrated exploration of what has been the heart of civilization for thousands of years. Find out how markets got started, where food comes from, how people pay, and other fascinating treasures hidden among the stalls. Along the way, visit some of earth's most famous markets and bazaars in Asia, Africa, Europe,...

"¿Qué son y qué han significado los mercados a lo largo del tiempo? ¿Qué pueden ofrecernos? ¿Cómo funcionan? Os invitamos a dar un paseo lleno de colores, aromas y sabores para conocer y disfrutar de los mercados más originales y bonitos del mundo. ¡Buen viaje!" --Back cover.