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Total Pages: 28
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ISBN: 1541545788

Flying High

Flying High
Author: Michelle Meadows
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250819946

A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.

Fitness Routines of the Simone Biles

Fitness Routines of the Simone Biles
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Mitchell Lane
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1545746788

Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history. Few were surprised when she won a record four gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. She swings faster, twists cleaner, and soars higher than everyone else. How does she do it? With a demanding fitness routine and keen awareness of the mental component of the sport, Biles produces almost superhuman results. Many consider her the greatest gymnast ever. Learn more about Simone’s superior fitness and nutrition programs.

Trailblazers: Simone Biles

Trailblazers: Simone Biles
Author: Sally J. Morgan
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0593124545

Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. In August 2016, American gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals! Her irresistible smile, fierce determination, and unbeatable strength have made her a favorite around the world. Find out how the girl who taught herself to flip on her backyard trampoline blazed a trail in gymnastics. Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

Simone Biles: Superstar of Gymnastics

Simone Biles: Superstar of Gymnastics
Author: Christine Dzidrums
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2016-06-10
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1938438434

In the sixth installment of GymnStars, the award-winning children’s biography series chronicles the career and personal life of Simone Biles, the young gymnast who shattered numerous gymnastics’ records en route to becoming a three-time world champion and an Olympic favorite.

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.

Gymnastics's G.O.A.T.

Gymnastics's G.O.A.T.
Author: Joe Levit
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728435641

From daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnasts of all time.

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.

The End of the Perfect 10

The End of the Perfect 10
Author: Dvora Meyers
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2017-07-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1501101595

An exciting and insightful account of the controversial world of gymnastics, the recent changes of the scoring system, and why those changes will drive American gymnasts to the top of the sport in the twenty-first century.

Suni Lee

Suni Lee
Author: Jon M. Fishman
Publisher: Lerner Publications TM
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1728463874

Suni Lee won the gymnastics individual all-around gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Learn how this US gymnast achieves her remarkable routines and explore what her life is like outside of gymnastics.