| Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph: GymnStars Volume 4 Contributor(s): Dzidrums, Joseph (Illustrator), Dzidrums, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1938438116 ISBN-13: 9781938438110 Publisher: Creative Media Publishing OUR PRICE: $9.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Gymnastics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2012914354 |
| Series: Gymnstars |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.35 lbs) 102 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 192795 Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At just 14 years old, gymnast Gabby Douglas left behind her close-knit family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to train under Liang Chow, famed coach of Olympic legend Shawn Johnson. The move to Iowa was not an easy decision for the focused teenager. For many months, she suffered serious bouts of homesickness. Still, the girl with the golden smile believed her sacrifice would someday lead her to Olympic gold. A children's biography and Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner, Gabby Douglas: Golden Smile, Golden Triumph will grab readers as they experience the thrilling path the popular gymnast from the Fierce Five took on her way to becoming Olympic Champion and America's Sweetheart. |