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"American gymnast Simone Biles wowed the world at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning four gold medals. The first female gymnast to earn three consecutive all-around titles, Biles has been listed on TIME magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People, authored a book on her life, and won an ESPY award for best female athlete in 2017. Her determination carried her through an unstable home life as a young child to become someone who wants to inspire others...
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SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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This title introduces fans to the world of competitive gymnastics. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standard.
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"In order to compete high on the rings, flip through the air, and do walking handstands on the beam, gymnasts have to be strong, flexible, and confident. With lots of practice and help from a coach and spotter, readers can learn to execute splits, L-sits, and other cool gymnastics moves by following an informative step-by-step guide. Colorful photos and helpful tips remind even seasoned gymnasts of important technical points."--
7) Simone Biles
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Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life."--
8) Simone Biles
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Epic athletes ; 7
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English
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"Well before Simone confronted the pressure of the Olympics, she faced real-life challenges as a kid while moving in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her family, she rode an unwavering drive to make history and grew into an incredible role model and activist--not to mention one of the greatest athletes of our time." -- inside front jacket flap.
"The seventh book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's...
12) Olga Korbut
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Blackbirch Press
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the Soviet gymnast who won three gold medals in the 1972 Olympics and returned to win another in 1976.
15) The horse dancer
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Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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A group of girls at Black River Horse Camp start a horse dancing team to raise money to save their camp.
18) Gymnastics
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A&D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"This title introduces readers to some of the most exciting moments in gymnastics history, such as Fujimoto's gold medal win, Comaneci's perfect 10, and Strug's gold medal with a broken ankle"--Provided by publisher.
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SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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This title introduces fans to the world of women's college gymnastics. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
20) Simone Biles
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Fly! An Imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"A brief biography of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles."--
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