Gymnastics Superstars
From the Series All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner ™ Sports)
Every year gymnasts compete in championships to win medals and titles. Whether in floor routines or flipping on the rings, these athletes continue to set records and raise the bar. But only the best are able to score perfect 10s and introduce never-before-seen moves to the sport. Discover history-making gymnasts such as Simone Biles and Kohei Uchimura and the impressive moments that made them into gymnastics superstars.
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| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Sports |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lerner ™ Sports |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2024-01-01 |
Author: Janie Scheffer
Janie Scheffer is a former educator and current author. Her goal is to write stories that create human-level connection, meaningful conversation, and community. She is based in southern Minnesota where she lives with her family.
Reviews
Booklist
“The All-Access Gymnastics series will thrill readers with its comprehensive look into the legendary world of the sport. Each book takes a deep dive into different aspects of gymnastics. The series includes bright colors and photographs to draw the reader into the true stories of this incredible sport, and the short, simplified text is perfect for young readers. In Best Gymnastics Teams, readers learn about the finest teams from around the world, such as the first U.S. team to win an Olympic team medal. Epic Gymnastics Moments features some of the most exhilarating stories of routines, moves, and moments from Olympic history. Included are Nadia Comaneci’s 1976 Olympics bar routine, Kerri Strug’s 1996 vault routine, and all of Simone Biles’ 2016 routines that earned her the label of the Greatest of All Time. Gymnastics Superstars discusses some of the sport’s top-notch athletes, such as Mary Lou Retton, the first American gymnast to win the all-around gold medal, and Japan’s Dakai Hashimoto, the youngest male gymnast to win both the World Championship and Olympic gold medals. History of Gymnastics takes readers on a journey through time from gymnastics’ ancient beginnings to becoming an official sport in the early 1800s to its modern-day glory. Each book includes a glossary of terms and a valuable list of resources. This attractive series will draw in readers of many types and will leave them in awe of the inspiring world of gymnastics.”—Booklist
