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"Gymnasts compete in many thrilling events that push their bodies to their limits. From the balance beam to the high bar, readers will learn about the past and present events in professional gymnastics"-- Provided by publisher.

"This title highlights five important gymnastics skills and five top female athletes who have perfected those skills. Tips for improving each skill are perfect for young athletes looking to improve their performance. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a diagram, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website.

Did you know that gymnastics was used to train warriors and athletes in ancient Greece? Learn more about one of the oldest sports in the world.

An introduction to gymnastics, with advice on safety and training, descriptions of the competitive events, and a glossary.

Surveys the history, rules, and great moments of gymnastics.

"Every year student athletes compete in sold-out stadiums to see who can score a perfect ten. Readers will learn what sets college gymnastics apart, how competitions are scored, and which college gymnasts dominate competition"-- Provided by publisher.

Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside...

This title introduces fans to the world of competitive gymnastics. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standard

"This title introduces readers to some of the most exciting moments in gymnastics history, such as Olga Korbut's Korbut Flip, Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10, and Simone Biles's Yurchenko double pike vault. Large, dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what readers have learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...