The publisher's "Icons" references focus on outstanding individuals of wide public interest. Aimed at a general audience and accessible to students high school level and older (and, perhaps,
younger), this two-volume set contains very thorough biographies of 36 women athletes--American and international, living and deceased. The essays discuss early life, career, obstacles, and
contributions. An introductory essay surveys the history of women in sports, and a chronology identifies significant "firsts" from 1884 to 2005. Overman is affiliated with the U. of Central
Oklahoma; Sagert is a freelance writer and author. Annotation 穢2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
