A Very Young Gymnast


Book Description

A beautifully photographed, expertly produced study of a young athlete.




I Can Be a Gymnast (Barbie)


Book Description

Children ages 4 to 6 love gymnastics, and they will love reading about Barbie as she competes at a gymnastics championship in this Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.




Everything Gymnastics


Book Description

Every day, gymnasts test their skills as they leap, twist, and soar to new heights in competitions. Many of them hope to become Olympic heroes someday. This title teaches readers about the legends of the sport and the routines that made them famous. Readers can also learn the skills they need to compete. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




I Am a Gymnast


Book Description

With more than 75 color and black-and-white photos, and published just in time for the summer 2000 Olympics," I Am a Gymnast portrays the excitement and dedication of a very young athlete with a dream. Girls and gymnastics fans of all ages will be thrilled to follow 8-year-old McKenzie Foster as she trains with international champion and coach Wendy Hilliard; performs at Rockefeller Center; is interviewed on live TV; and meets her idols, famed Olympic coach Bela Karolyi and Olympic gold medalists Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes.




Gymnastics


Book Description

In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they’re doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the areas of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to reduce injury. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed sidebars, and full-color photographs provide readers with an inside look at the science behind this popular sport.




Gymnastics for Fun!


Book Description

Describes the sport of gymnastics and presents information on the basic equipment, practice, coaching, and competition.




Gymnastics


Book Description

This title introduces readers to some of the most exciting moments in gymnastics history, such as Olga Korbut's Korbut Flip, Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10, and Simone Biles's Yurchenko double pike vault. Large, dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what readers have learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Gymnastics Competitions


Book Description

"A guide for children and pre-teens on competitive gymnastics scoring and skills needed to excel in competitive gymnastics"--Provided by publisher.




Gymnastics


Book Description

Gymnastics offers readers an exciting look into the world of gymnastics. The text introduces readers to gymnastics apparatuses, safety, and top gymnastics events. Alongside detailed infographics and photos, readers will learn about iconic gymnasts and teams. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.




Girls' Gymnastics


Book Description

On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. This title highlights the stars who rule girls' gymnastics today and the skills they?ve mastered on the way. You will find informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.