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Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Published: 2021-01-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1728427258
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince storming the 2016 Olympics, gymnast Simone Biles keeps pushing the boundaries of her sport. Learn about Biles's gravity-defying moves, what she does outside gymnastics, and why her fans can't wait for the 2021 Games.
Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1512448974
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUS gymnast Simone Biles has won the all-around gold medal at the World Championships three years in a row, becoming the first woman to accomplish this feat. In 2016, she'll compete with Team USA at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the sport's top prize. Biles owes her incredible strength and flexibility to a stretching and training routine that has her working at the gym six days a week. But the hectic schedule doesn't stop her from having a ton of fun no matter what she's doing. Learn all about the life of the world's top gymnast, in and out of the gym.
Author: Caitie McAneney
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2017-07-15
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1508160708
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis title explores the life and career of the most decorated American gymnast so far, Simone Biles. This young woman rose from the challenges of her youth to break the mold, earning five medals, including four gold, at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Biles is one of only six female gymnasts to have won an individual all-around title at both the world Championships and the Olympic Games. This record-breaking young woman has set the stage for future gymnasts as well as all those struggling to overcome adversity. Photographs and a timeline accurately depict Biles's exciting gymnastics career.
Author: Michelle Meadows
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published: 2020-12-29
Total Pages: 23
ISBN-13: 1250819946
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.
Author: Josh Tabor
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2011-12-23
Total Pages: 709
ISBN-13: 1429274379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOffering a unique and powerful way to introduce the principles of statistical reasoning, Statistical Reasoning in Sports features engaging examples and a student-friendly approach. Starting from the very first chapter, students are able to ask questions, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions using randomization tests. Is it harder to shoot free throws with distractions? We explore this question by designing an experiment, collecting the data, and using a hands-on simulation to analyze results. Completely covering the Common Core Standards for Probability and Statistics, Statistical Reasoning in Sports is an accessible and fun way to learn about statistics!
Author: Chelsea Clinton
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2020-09-22
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 059311454X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind She Persisted, comes a new book featuring women athletes who overcame and inspired--perfect for fans of the Olympics! Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. She Persisted in Sports is a book for everyone who has ever aimed for a goal and been told it wasn't theirs to hit, for everyone who has ever raced for a finish line that seemed all too far away, and for everyone who has ever felt small or unimportant while out on the field. Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed. This book features: Margaret Ives Abbott, Gertrude Ederle, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Jean Driscoll, Mia Hamm (and the 1996 Olympic soccer team), Kristi Yamaguchi, Venus and Serena Williams, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux. Praise for She Persisted in Sports: "An appealing reminder that, with perseverance, girls can be athletes—or whatever else they choose." --School Library Journal
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Published: 2016-06-10
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 0983539332
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShawn Johnson, the young woman from Des Moines, Iowa, captivated the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she snagged a gold medal on the balance beam. Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl chronicles the life and career of one of sport's most beloved athletes.
Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Published: 2017-08-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1541507169
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast in the world. Read about this incredible athlete's journey from Virginia Beach to London gold.
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published: 2020-05-07
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 0241465915
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians. Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.
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Published: 2002
Total Pages: 554
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
