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1) Simone Biles
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Series
Language
English
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"This Little Golden Book about Simone Biles--the superstar Olympic athlete whose performance in the gymnastics arena has cemented her GOAT status--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"This title explores the life and career of the most decorated American gymnast so far, Simone Biles. This young woman rose from the challenges of her youth to break the mold, earning five medals, including four gold, at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Biles is one of only six female gymnasts to have won an individual all-around title at both the world Championships and the Olympic Games. This record-breaking young woman has set the stage for future gymnasts...
5) Simone Biles
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Series
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Simone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone's storied career. Engaging text and vibrant photos show the hard work and dedication that brought Simone to the top. Special features highlight the timeline of Simone's career, some of her favorite things, her biggest accomplishments, and more!
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Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however,...
7) Simone Biles
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Series
Epic athletes volume 7
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Well before Simone confronted the pressure of the Olympics, she faced real-life challenges as a kid while moving in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her family, she rode an unwavering drive to make history and grew into an incredible role model and activist--not to mention one of the greatest athletes of our time." -- inside front jacket flap.
"The seventh book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's...
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English
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"Recipient of Sports Illustrated's Inspiration of the Year Award and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People (2018) "Who is going to tell these little girls that what was done to them matters? That they are seen and valued, that they are not alone and they are not unprotected?" Rachael Denhollander's voice was heard around the world when she spoke out to end the most shocking scandal in US gymnastics history. The first victim to publicly accuse...
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Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"In order to execute amazing tumbling passes and stick the perfect landing, gymnasts need proper training and a lot of practice. They also need to understand the science behind what they're doing on the mat and in the air. Readers are introduced to the areas of STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, that help gymnasts perform at their best, including the ways engineers have created safer equipment and the ways technology is being used to...
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Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2018
Language
English
Description
"Which animal athletes would win the gold, silver, and bronze medal in a gymnastics competition: the mountain goat, Eastern gray squirrel, or sifaka? Explore the animal kingdom's best gymnasts and compare how their skills rate against one another. Additional features include fun facts, captivating photos, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by the publisher.
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