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Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Over the years, many women have made contributions to gymnastics. Nadia Comăneci stunned the world at the 1976 Olympics and many talented athletes soon followed, including Svetlana Khorkina, Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--Provided by publisher.
7) Off balance
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
At fourteen, Dominique Moceanu was the youngest member of the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastic team, the first and only American women's team to take gold at the Olympics. Her pixie-like appearance, passion for the sport, and ferocious competitive drive quickly earned her the status of media darling. But behind the fame, the flawless floor routines, and the million-dollar smile, her life was a series of challenges and hardships. From her stubborn...
8) Simone Biles
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Simone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone's storied career."-- Publisher's website.
10) Simone Biles
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Describes the exercise regimen of Simone Biles.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Simone Biles has inspired the world with her incredible gymnastics achievements, including her many Olympic medals. But what is her life like outside of the gym? High-interest details and bold photos of her exciting life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In the Soviet Union in 1973, there is perhaps no greater honor for a young girl than to be chosen to be part of the famed USSR gymnastics program. So when eight-year-old Anya is tapped, her family is thrilled. What is left of her family, that is. Years ago her mother disappeared. Anya's only confidant is her neighbor, an older woman who survived unspeakable horrors during her ten years in a Gulag camp--and who, unbeknownst to Anya, was also her mother's...
14) Mia's bad day
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Mia is a perfectionist. She has been working hard on her floor routine and has high hopes of winning a medal. But at the meet, Mia makes one mistake after another. With the help of her coach and SUPER STARZ teammates, Mia learns that not all days can be your best days.
15) Dot at the top
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Dot is fearless. She is always the first to try something new. But when she falls and breaks her ankle, Dot is out for the rest of the season. With the support of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Dot finds a way to still contribute to the team while she heals.
Author
Publisher
Harper Influence
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
This memoir from the two-time Olympian gymnast chronicles her journey to the awards podium while overcoming racism, childhood trauma and devastating setbacks, highlighting the importance of family support and the resilience of the human spirit.
"In her powerful, eye-opening memoir, Jordan digs deep, sharing the story of her life's challenges--the racism she encountered as a gifted Black girl in a predominantly white elite sport, the battles with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Coach Kim's birthday is coming up and the Super Starz decide to plan a surprise party for her. The only problem is Rachel wants to be the one to make all the plans. The other girls patiently teach her what it means to be a team player
18) Simone Biles
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried out the sport after visiting her local gym on a school trip. Coaches spotted her natural talent and, after years of hard work, she began winning world championships and Olympic gold medals. Widely cited as the greatest gymnast of all time, Simone is also an advocate for mental health awareness, having famously put her health before her sport by withdrawing...
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the nineteen medals -- fourteen of them gold -- and the Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she...
Author
Publisher
Press Box Books, an imprint of Press Room Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"This book dives deep into the life and career of gymnastics icon Simone Biles. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7."--Amazon.
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