| Gabby Douglas Contributor(s): Fishman, Jon M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467713120 ISBN-13: 9781467713122 Publisher: Lerner Classroom OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Track & Field - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Gymnastics |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Amazing Athletes |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 8.4" (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 154848 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast in the world. Read about this incredible athlete's journey from Virginia Beach to London gold. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fishman, Jon M.: - Jon M. Fishman is an editor, author, and sports fan. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife and three dogs. |