Simone Biles: Superstar of Gymnastics


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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.




Gymnastics' Happy Superstar, Olga Korbut


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A biography of the young Russian gymnast who stunned Olympic spectators by performing maneuvers not thought possible such as a back somersault from the balance beam.




Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles


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Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.




Simone Biles


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Simone Biles is the G.O.A.T. in gymnastics, and she looks to cement her golden title at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But even the Greatest-of-All-Time began her journey as a novice with big dreams. When five-year-old Simone Biles walked into a small gym in Houston, Texas, she had no idea her life would soon change or that she'd alter the sport of gymnastics forever. Simone Biles: Gymnastics Superstar & G.O.A.T. tells the inspirational life story of the world's best gymnast from childhood to adulthood. Young readers will learn about the various challenges Simone overcame to achieve her record-setting medal haul at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and beyond!




Superstars of Women's Gymnastics


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Profiles the lives and basketball careers of Ann Meyers, Nancy Lieberman, Cheryl Miller, Sheryl Swoopes, and Rebecca Lobo.




Gymnastics Superstars


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From Simone Biles to Larisa Latynina, gymnasts have been among the greatest athletes in the world. Irresistible photographs and text perfect for striving readers introduce these athletes. Readers will discover which gymnasts were undefeated winners, past and present record holders, and what it takes to be a gymnastics superstar.







Gymnastics Superstars


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The greatest gymnasts can capture the imaginations of their fellow athletes, their nation, and even the world. Featuring fun stats and impressive feats, readers will count down the top 10 greatest gymnasts of all time.







Superstars of the 21st Century


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This book offers a series of biographical portraits of the young performers who have reached superstardom in today's popular culture. Who are the superstar icons of the new century—the singers and actors who are captivating today's audiences? Get to know them in this exciting and informative new resource. In a series of biographical essays, Superstars of the 21st Century: Pop Favorites of America's Teens explores the lives of these extraordinary talents, giving readers an up-close look at their upbringings and families, their professional beginnings, and the remarkable accomplishments of their careers. Did you know singing star Rhianna was a member of her high school military cadet corps? That despite earning millions for her movie roles, Dakota Fanning has never received an allowance? That Twilight's Robert Pattinson was routinely dressed up as a girl by his sisters? The biographies included in Superstars of the 21st Century are filled with little-known facts like these, as well as career highlights and real insights into the daily lives of this generation's iconic figures.