| Gymnastics Contributor(s): Gutman, Dan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0141301309 ISBN-13: 9780141301303 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1998 Annotation: How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers that question and many more. Readers will learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, and read about the history of the sport. color photo insert. 9 and up. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Gymnastics |
| Dewey: 796.44 |
| Lexile Measure: 1000 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.02" W x 9.04" (0.51 lbs) 208 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 74534 Reading Level: 7.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You'll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, read about the history of the sport, and lots more Dan Gutman's insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike. A glossary, a chronology, and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read, timely overview of a popular sport.--Booklist Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children, including Ice Skating, Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter, and World Series Classics. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey. |