Download or read book GOAT Simone Biles written by Susan Blackaby and published by G.O.A.T.. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the career and accomplishments of the American gymnast, describing her childhood, her early interest in gymnastics, and her success in the Olympics and in international competition.
Download or read book Gymnastics s G O A T written by Joe Levit and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnasts of all time.
Download or read book Flying High written by Michelle Meadows and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.
Download or read book G O A T Simone Biles written by Susan Blackaby and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is the greatest gymnast of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it’s Simone Biles! G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to even be considered for the honor. In the world of gymnastics, that athlete is Simone Biles, who in 2018 became the first American to win a medal at every event in the World Championships, garnering four golds, a silver, and a bronze. And that’s in addition to her Olympic golds for best individual all-around, vault, and floor, along with the US team gold. Find out all about the powerhouse gymnast in this fun book packed with stats, sidebars, and details about her journey. Sports-crazed kids will love it.
Download or read book Epic Athletes Simone Biles written by Dan Wetzel and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Epic Athletes: Simone Biles, celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel scores a perfect ten with this uplifting young reader's biography of gold medal gymnast Simone Biles! Featuring comic-style illustrations from Marcelo Baez! At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles dazzled gymnastics fans across the globe with each jaw-dropping flip, twist, and dismount. Her record-breaking performance catapulted her to the top of the sport, and she quickly became a hero to young people. But well before Simone faced Olympic trials on the balance beam and rings, she confronted real-life challenges as a kid, as she moved in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her grandparents, plus her unwavering drive to make history on the ultimate stage in sports, she grew into an incredible role model and activist—and one of the greatest athletes of our time. Filled with sports action and bold comic-style illustrations, this inspiring biography recounts the incredible life of a world class gymnast. Praise for Epic Athletes: * "Wetzel knows how to organize the facts and tell a good story. . . an unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers." —Booklist, STARRED review of Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry
Download or read book I Know This to be True Bryan Stevenson written by Geoff Blackwell and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Bryan Stevenson has committed his career to fighting wrongful convictions, systemic poverty, and mass incarceration—here, he shares the lessons he's learned throughout his life. Stories include how his slave ancestry shaped his childhood, how a poignant conversation with a death row inmate impacted his work, and why he believes the worst thing that happens to a person shouldn't define their life. • Bryan Stevenson is one of today's most influential social justice attorneys and author of the bestselling book Just Mercy • This book is an encouraging road map for aspiring activists and anyone who believes in second chances • The landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope Inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders. This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. • Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries • Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Download or read book Pro Wrestling s G O A T written by Joe Levit and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2021-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump in the ring with the greatest grapplers of all time. Readers will take a look at some of the best wrestlers of the past and present in this fun, fact-filled book.
Download or read book Olympic Games Upsets written by Heather Rule and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2020 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title offers high-interest subject matter sure to catch the attention of sports fans and reluctant readers alike.
Download or read book Trailblazers Simone Biles written by Sally J. Morgan and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. In August 2016, American gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals! Her irresistible smile, fierce determination, and unbeatable strength have made her a favorite around the world. Find out how the girl who taught herself to flip on her backyard trampoline blazed a trail in gymnastics. Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?
Download or read book Honesty Is an Important Value in Our Family written by Jill Andersen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honesty is an important value in most families. Beginning readers discover how a family navigates honesty as an important value through the clear message in this book. Bright photographs and clear text help to tell this story about this basic value and virtue.
Download or read book Shawn Johnson Gymnastics Golden Girl written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shawn Johnson, the young woman from Des Moines, Iowa, captivated the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she snagged a gold medal on the balance beam. Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics' Golden Girl chronicles the life and career of one of sport's most beloved athletes.
Download or read book Ronda Rousey Baddest Woman on the Planet written by Kenny Abdo and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title focuses on Ronda Rousey and gives information related to her early life, her time in the WWE, and the legacy she leaves behind. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs showcasing some of Rousey's best moments in the ring, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Gabby Douglas written by Joanne Mattern and published by Randy's Corner: Day by Day wit. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles the Olympic gymnast, describing her accomplishments at the 2012 Olympic Games, dedication to gymnastics, and activities since the Olympics.
Download or read book Football s G O A T written by Joe Levit and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2019 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about football's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Download or read book Track and Field s G O A T written by Joe Levit and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On your mark! Get ready to sprint, jump, and throw alongside the fiercest competitors in track and field history. Discover amazing stats, thrilling comebacks, and athletes who shattered barriers.
Download or read book Boxing s G O A T written by Jon M. Fishman and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to enter the ring and meet the greatest boxers of all time! Readers will learn about the sport and look at exciting facts and stats presented in an engaging top-10 format.
Download or read book Brownie Groundhog and the February Fox written by Susan Blackaby and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brownie the groundhog encounters a fox while waiting for winter to be over, and through clever maneuvering--and tasty snacks--the two become friends.
