History of Gymnastics
Title | History of Gymnastics PDF eBook |
Author | Kenny Abdo |
Publisher | ABDO |
Total Pages | 27 |
Release | 2019-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1532128398 |
This title focuses on the history of Gymnastics and gives information related to its origins, fun facts, and superstars like Simone Biles. This hi-lo title is complete with epic and colorful photographs, 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.
Legends of Women’s Gymnastics
Title | Legends of Women’s Gymnastics PDF eBook |
Author | Emma Huddleston |
Publisher | North Star Editions, Inc. |
Total Pages | 32 |
Release | 2021-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1634943376 |
From the first women who fought to bring gymnastics to the Olympics to the international superstars of today, Legends of Women's Gymnastics tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both in and out of the gym.
Flying High
Title | Flying High PDF eBook |
Author | Michelle Meadows |
Publisher | Henry Holt and Company (BYR) |
Total Pages | 23 |
Release | 2020-12-29 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1250819946 |
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.
History of Gymnastics
Title | History of Gymnastics PDF eBook |
Author | Blythe Lawrence |
Publisher | ABDO |
Total Pages | 35 |
Release | 2020-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1098210271 |
This title introduces fans to the history of gymnastics. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Olympic Gymnastics
Title | Olympic Gymnastics PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Hofstetter |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | 56 |
Release | 2007-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781404209688 |
A look at olympic gymnastics including it's history and some of the great participants in the sport.
The Illustrated History of Gymnastics
Title | The Illustrated History of Gymnastics PDF eBook |
Author | John Goodbody |
Publisher | Beaufort Books |
Total Pages | 156 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN |
Traces the development of the sport of gymnastics from the ancient world to the present and discusses the gymnastic competitions in the modern Olympics.
Degrees of Difficulty
Title | Degrees of Difficulty PDF eBook |
Author | Georgia Cervin |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | 395 |
Release | 2021-06-15 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0252052676 |
How the Cold War era changed the trajectory of women's gymnastics Electrifying athletes like Olga Korbut and Nadia Comăneci helped make women’s artistic gymnastics one of the most popular events in the Olympic Games. But the transition of gymnastics from a women’s sport to a girl’s sport in the 1970s also laid the foundation for a system of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of gymnasts around the world. Georgia Cervin offers a unique history of women's gymnastics, examining how the high-stakes diplomatic rivalry of the Cold War created a breeding ground for exploitation. Yet, a surprising spirit of international collaboration arose to decide the social values and image of femininity demonstrated by the sport. Cervin also charts the changes in style, equipment, training, and participants that transformed the sport, as explosive athleticism replaced balletic grace and gymnastics dominance shifted from East to West. Sweeping and revelatory, Degrees of Difficulty tells a story of international friction, unexpected cooperation, and the legacy of abuse and betrayal created by the win-at-all-cost attitudes of the Cold War.