Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble

Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble
Author: Miranda Marshak
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2016-06-12
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1938438574

At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman. In all, the perseverant athlete earned two gold medals and one silver medal. Aly’s impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile stint on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. A children’s biography, Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble will enrapture readers longing to learn more about the hardworking gymnast who rose to become the captain of the Fierce Five.

Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl

Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2016-06-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0983539332

Shawn 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.

Fierce

Fierce
Author: Aly Raisman
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2017-11-14
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0316472670

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positively even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games—and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having achieved her dreams. Aly's road to success was full of hard work, perseverance, and victories, but not without its hardships. Aly faced many obstacles, from naysayers who said she'd never make it in gymnastics to classmates who shamed her for her athletic body to a devastating betrayal of trust. Through it all, Aly surrounded herself with supportive family, friends, and teammates and found the inner strength to remain positive and believe in herself. Now, in her own words, Aly shows what it takes to be a champion on and off the floor, and takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey before, during, and after her remarkable achievements in two Olympic Games--through her highest highs, lowest lows, and all the moments in between. Honest and heartfelt, frank and funny, Aly's story is enhanced with never-before-published photos, excerpts from the personal journals she's kept since childhood that chronicle memorable moments with her teammates, and hard-won advice for readers striving to rise above challenges, learn to love themselves, and make their own dreams come true.

Nastia Liukin

Nastia Liukin
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781938438004

Widely considered America's greatest gymnast ever, Nastia Liukin has inspired an entire generation with her brilliant technique, remarkable sportsmanship and unparalleled artistry. A children's biography, Nastia Liukin: Ballerina of Gymnastics traces the Olympic all-around champion's ascent from gifted child prodigy to queen of her sport.

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Author: Joan Ryan
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2013-04-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0307828557

A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.

Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher:
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781938438387

A book for young readers, Mary Lou Retton: America's Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics' all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes beautiful illustrations, anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.

Winning Silver

Winning Silver
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1938438736

Elise is a talented gymnast who enters the U.S. Gymnastics Open with just one goal: gold. Accustomed to winning, the confident athlete believes that four clean performances are the only obstacles in the way of a victory. Yet, what happens when Elise delivers perfect routines but doesn’t win? Can the disappointed gymnast accept the silver medal when she dreamed only of gold? Filled with adorable illustrations and armed with straightforward storytelling, Winning Silver stresses the importance of good sportsmanship. Anyone who has ever felt gutted by a competitive result will relate to Elise’s initial disappointment over not getting the result she expected.

Ninety Percent of Everything

Ninety Percent of Everything
Author: Rose George
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-08-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0805092633

Revealing the workings and dangers of freight shipping, the author sails from Rotterdam to Suez to Singapore to present an eye-opening glimpse into an overlooked world filled with suspect practices, dubious operators, and pirates.

Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar

Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Total Pages: 85
Release: 2016-06-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1938438140

Jennie Finch fell in love with baseball as a four-year-old when her mother took her to Dodger games. A year later, her parents signed her up for softball lessons and the young girl was instantly smitten. As a youngster, Jennie dominated travel softball and later became a star player at La Mirada High School in Southern California. During her time at University of Arizona, she set an NCAA record with 60 consecutive wins. Blessed with remarkable pitching ability, good looks and role-model sportsmanship, Jennie became a breakout celebrity at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she captured gold with Team USA. A children’s biography, Jennie Finch: Softball Superstar details the California native’s journey as she transitioned from a shy youngster playing in a t-ball league to become softball’s most famous face, a devoted mother of three and a legend in women’s sports.

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2017-03-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781938438998

An introduction to Lin-Manuel Mirands, creator of the musical Hamilton.