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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
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 the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside...
3) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today"--
5) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important gymnastics skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about gymnastics stars of the past and present.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Young readers can learn all about what happens at gymnastics class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read featuring simple text and photographs of gymnasts-in-training! It{u2019}s the first day of gymnastics class: What will it be like? Find out in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Gymnasts wear leotards, stretch, do somersaults and cartwheels, and even walk on a balance beam! Beginning readers getting ready to tumble...
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jake and his diverse group of friends love their action-packed gymnastics class, where they stretch, tumble, balance, and turn somersaults.
Author
Series
Publisher
12-Story Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Flips and turns. Twists and tucks. Strength and flexibility. Gymnastics is amazing to watch! Discover 12 reasons why this sport is an Olympic favorite. Topics include gymnastics' history, events, elite competitions, and top stars like Simone Biles and Kōhei Uchimura. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--
10) I'm a gymnast!
Author
Series
Publisher
A Golden Book
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the joy of gymnastics"--
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Katie and Eric Knox have dedicated their lives to their fifteen-year-old daughter Devon, a gymnastics prodigy and Olympic hopeful. But when a violent death rocks their close-knit gymnastics community just weeks before an all-important competition, everything the Knoxes have worked so hard for feels suddenly at risk. As rumors swirl among the other parents, revealing hidden plots and allegiances, Katie tries frantically to hold her family together...
13) Gymnastics
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of gymnastics featured at the Olympics, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. Includes a table of contents, Q & A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
15) Head over heels
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The past seven years have been hard on Avery Abrams: After training her entire life to make the Olympic gymnastics team, a disastrous performance ended her athletic career for good. Her best friend and teammate, Jasmine, went on to become an Olympic champion, then committed the ultimate betrayal by marrying their emotionally abusive coach, Dimitri. Now, reeling from a breakup with her football star boyfriend, Avery returns to her Massachusetts hometown,...
16) Gymnastics
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
From somersaults and backflips on the floor to aerial moves, mounts, and dismounts on bars and beams, kids will learn all about gymnastics history, events, and competitions.
17) The flip side
Author
Publisher
SSBFYR
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
An elite teenaged gymnast with Olympic dreams finds it hard to train when a irresistible guy comes along and threatens to throw her whole world off balance.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 73
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
The Aldens try to help a visiting Russian gymnast who is surrounded by mysterious people and events and who seems to have a secret.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Told from the perspective of a 1988 world champion, a behind-the-scenes account of the personal toll of Olympics competitiveness reveals how her stage parents, abusive coaches, and manipulative sponsors pushed her to the limits of her physical and mental health.
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