gymnastics

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gymnastics

A world-class gymnast

2004
Examines the sport of gymnastics and the skills necessary to become a world-class gymnast and covers the extensive training involved, and profiles some of the world's most famous athletes and Olympic champions.

Olympic gymnastics

2007
Discusses gymnastics in the Olympics; describing the sport's Olympic history, great moments, and outstanding gymnasts. Includes time line and glossary.

Gymnastics

1996
Discusses the history, competitive events, and some superstars of gymnastics, as well as problems and miscellaneous facts related to the sport.

Winning balance

what I've learned so far about love, faith, and living your dreams
2012
Recounts the Olympic gymnast's life, her training, and experiences since winning four medals at the Beijing Olympics.

Letters to a young gymnast

2004
Describes, in her own words, the life and career of Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast ever to receive a perfect ten in the Olympics.

Kurt Thomas on gymnastics

1980
Discusses his training, talent, and achievements, as well as gymnastics in general, what it takes to succeed, gymnastic jargon, international judging, and what to watch for in competitions.

Gymnastics

2012
Introduces the basic aspects of gymnastics and some of the history behind the sport.

Gymnastics

2009
An exploration of gymnastics that explains what it is, describes how it is learned and how different parts of the body are used, and discusses staying safe, the health benefits of the sport, and equipment.

Back on the beam

2009
Nadia struggles to regain her self-confidence on the balance beam after going all summer without practice due to an ankle injury.

The gymnastics mystery

1999
The Aldens try to help a visiting Russian gymnast who is surrounded by mysterious people and events and who seems to have a secret.

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