Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance Contributor(s): Biles, Simone (Author), Burford, Michelle (With) |
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ISBN: 0310759668 ISBN-13: 9780310759669 Publisher: Zonderkidz OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Young Adult Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Football |
Dewey: B |
Lexile Measure: 990 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Teen - Topical - Real Life Heroes - Religious Orientation - Christian - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 187506 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 10.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world--and how you too can overcome challenges in your life. Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, along with drive to succeed no matter the obstacle, are what brought her to the national spotlight during the Olympic Games and have catapulted her ever since--including 25 World Championship medals. But there is more to Simone than her accomplishments. In Courage to Soar, Simone shares:
Courage to Soar
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Contributor Bio(s): Burford, Michelle: - Michelle Burford is a #1 New York Times bestselling collaborative writer and a founding editor of O, The Oprah Magazine. She is a Harvard-trained journalist whose work has taken her to more than 35 countries on six continents. A native of Phoenix, Michelle now resides in New York City. Visit her online at www.MichelleBurford.com Biles, Simone: - New York Times bestselling author Simone Biles is a four-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time World all-around gymnastics champion. In 2015 at the World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, she became the only female gymnast to ever win three consecutive all-around titles. She is also the most decorated American female gymnast, with a total of nineteen medals, fourteen of them gold. Simone, who was born in Ohio and later adopted by her grandparents in Texas, began her training at age 6. During a serendipitous day care field trip to Bannon's Gymnastix, a coach recognized Simone's natural talent and sent home a letter to her parents, requesting that they enroll her in a class. Simone rose quickly through the sport's levels, and in 2011, she began her junior elite career at the American Classics in Huntsville, Texas, where she placed third all-around. Amid a few setbacks in the following two seasons, Simone rebounded in 2013 to claim the first of her three all-around World Championship titles. With her strong faith in God and her triumph against the odds, Simone is inspiring millions to dream big and follow their hearts. |