gymnastics

Provides an introduction to gymnastics and explores its history.

Provides an introduction to women's college gymnastics and explores its history.

Readers will see dynamic sidebars in each chapter take a deeper dive, profiling famous athletes and the discipline's impact on popular culture.

An illustrated guide to children's gymnastics.

Explores the achievments of some of the most successful male gymnasts in sports history, including Kohei Uchimura, Vitaly Scherbo, Mitch Gaylord, and more.

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind gymnastics, while learning about the motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this exciting Olympic event. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity helps readers learn more. Children can learn more about the science behind gymnastics using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The Science Behind Gymnastics also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

Text and pohotgraphs look at the world of gymnastics.

Discusses what it takes to become a professional gymnast, while providing an insider's look at the life of a gymnast, from preparing for competition to events outside the gym.

An overview of gymnastics for early readers, including equipment, activities, safety, and more.

"At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles dazzled gymnastics fans across the globe with each jaw-dropping flip, twist, and dismount. Her record-breaking performance catapulted her to the top of the sport, and she quickly became a hero to young people. But well before Simone faced Olympic trials on the balance beam and rings, she confronted real-life challenges as a kid, as she moved in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her grandparents, plus her unwavering drive to make history on the ultimate stage in sports, she grew into an incredible role model and activist--and one of the greatest athletes of our time. Filled with sports action and bold comic-style illustrations, this inspiring biography recounts the incredible life of a world class gymnast"--From the publisher's web site.