"Learn what it takes to become a professional gymnast! Readers will get a[n] . . . insider look at the life of a gymnast, from preparing for competition to events outside the gym"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces gymnastics, covering clothing, events, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Examines gymnastics skills, including techniques for the floor exercise, vault, bars, rings, balance beam, and pommel horse, and provides tips and tricks for young, aspiring gymnasts.
Discusses the past and future of women's gymnastics and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Simona Amanar, Vanessa Atler, Dominique Dawes, Ling Jie, Svetlana Khorkina, Kris Maloney, Shannon Miller, and Dominique Morceanu.
An introduction to gymnastics that discusses different styles, equipment, events, and other related topics, and profiles significant individuals in the sport.