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"Images accompany information about Simone Biles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"This book examines the life of Simone Biles in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Simone Biles in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--.

"This title introduces readers to Simone Biles, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her gymnastics career"--OCLC.

"The seventh book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.

"Serena Williams has amazed tennis fans with her talent and spoken out against racism and sexism in the tennis world. She has also become a role model for a new generation of tennis players"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

Provides overviews of the history of African-American women in dance, sports, and the visual arts; features alphabetically-arranged profiles of individuals who have contributed to the fields; and includes photographs, as well as a chronology of events for each category.

Portrays the life of Loretta Claiborne, a world-class athlete and an inspirational woman. Partially blind, unable to walk or talk until the age of four, Loretta faced ridicule and humilation for her mild mental retardation while growing up. Shows how the discovery of her own running ability and a new program called Special Olympics changed her life.

Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies.