gymnastics

Harper's passion is parkour, but when the big competition is cancelled and she has no place to compete she tries out for a gymnastics team.

"Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci are gymnastics legends. Biles dominated the world championships, and Comaneci earned perfect Olympic scores. But was one gymnast better than the other? Compare their careers and make your own decision"--Provided by publisher.

"Since its beginning, gymnastics has been full of epic moments! Learn about the key gymnasts, teams, and events from around the world that have made for incredible stories in men's and women's gymnastics"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Many people are familiar with gymnastics through the famous feats of Olympic gymnasts. But they may not realize gymnastics is divided into different categories, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline or that special skills and equipment are required for each. This high-interest volume describes these types of gymnastics and features gymnasts of different ages, including the youngest athletes, performing the events associated with each. Accessible text is paired with images that support reader comprehension and will inspire future gymnasts to take to the mat.

"From Simone Biles to Larisa Latynina, gymnasts have been among the greatest athletes in the world. Readers will discover which gymnasts were undefeated winners, past and present record holders, and what it takes to be a gymnastics superstar"--Provided by publisher.

Gymnastics is taking over the world stage, but how can fans keep up with it? One way is by looking at the stats. From vault to all-around, discover how scoring works in the gymnastics world.

"The history of gymnastics dates back thousands of years. Readers will discover how the sport has evolved and changed in recent years and see what the future of men's and women's gymnastics has in store"--Provided by publisher.

"Gymnasts compete in many . . . events that push their bodies to their limits. From the balance beam to the high bar, readers will learn about the past and present events in professional gymnastics"--Provided by publisher.

Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used in routines. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with all things gymnastic.