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Highly acclaimed author Neal Bascomb brings his peerless research
and fast-paced narrative style to a young adult adaptation of one
of his most successful adult books of all time, The Perfect Mile,
an inspiring and moving story of three men racing to achieve the
impossible -- the perfect four-minute mile. There was a time when
running the mile in four minutes was believed to be beyond the
limits of human foot speed. In 1952, after suffering defeat at the
Helsinki Olympics, three world-class runners each set out to break
this barrier: Roger Bannister was a young English medical student
who epitomized the ideal of the amateur; John Landy the privileged
son of a genteel Australian family; and Wes Santee the swaggering
American, a Kansas farm boy and natural athlete. Spanning three
continents and defying the odds, these athletes' collective quest
captivated the world. Neal Bascomb's bestselling adult account
adapted for young readers delivers a breathtaking story of unlikely
heroes and leaves us with a lasting portrait of the twilight years
of the golden age of sport.
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Now
in an expanded paperback edition with Laurie's training routine for
the Summer 2020 Olympics, her life as cohost of American Ninja
Warrior Junior, and more! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and
Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story
in her own words in this debut for fans of all ages--featuring
never-before-seen photos and brand-new content. At sixteen years
old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come
true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished
athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic
turn in 2016 when she was chosen to be part of the US Olympic
gymnastics team. After winning gold in Rio as part of the Final
Five, Laurie also earned an individual silver medal for her
performance on the balance beam. She then danced her way into
everyone's hearts while competing on--and winning!--the hit reality
TV show Dancing with the Stars. Now Laurie is sharing the true
story of her path to Olympic gold and where her phenomenal talents
will take her next. From her loving family to her rigorous
training, from her career-threatening injuries to her road to
recovery, from her intense sacrifices to her amazing
triumphs--Laurie pulls back the curtain on her own life and reveals
exactly what it took to make her dreams come true. She will tell
you what it's like to be Laurie Hernandez; she will motivate you,
inspire you, and make you believe.
The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas-the first
African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the
individual All-Around champion-revealing her journey from the time
she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances. In
the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts
and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner and the brightest
star of the US gold-medal-winning women's gymnastics team. That
same year, Gabrielle was also named the 2012 Sportswoman of the
Year by the Women's Sports Foundation. In this personal
autobiography, Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith, Gabrielle
tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination. Walk
with Gabby Douglas through her journey of faith and what her family
overcame, from the time she first entered a gymnasium to her
gold-medal-winning performances, demonstrating to readers ages 13
and up that they can reach their dreams when they let themselves
soar. Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith: Is the official
autobiography of renowned US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas Chronicles
Gabrielle's journey from her first practice to becoming a 2012
gold-winning US gymnast Celebrates Gabrielle as the first
African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the
individual All-Around champion, and the first American gymnast to
win gold in both the individual All-Around and team competitions at
the same Olympics. Is one of the most inspiring books on the market
today for reader ages 13 and up
Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her
left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again. But Wilma
refused to believe it. Not only would she walk again, she vowed,
she'd run. And she did run--all the way to the Olympics, where she
became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a
single olympiad. This dramatic and inspiring true story is
illustrated in bold watercolor and acrylic paintings by Caldecott
Medal-winning artist David Diaz.
This title is suitable for ages 8-10. Beginning readers can
practice their reading skills with this 6-book set that introduces
some of the sports played during the Olympic Games. "The Easy
Olympic Sports Readers" are fun-to-read for primary grade children
and are highly motivational. These 16-page books are also filled
with exciting full colour photographs.
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Who Is Simone Biles?
(Paperback)
Stefanie Loh, Who Hq; Illustrated by Joseph J M Qiu
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Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring
life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in the Who HQ Now series
featuring newsmakers and trending topics. In 2021, Simone Biles
shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games
after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which
gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had
expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals,
twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills
named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's
gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a
legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and
protecting yourself even when the world is watching.
Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians.
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 some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.
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Terry Fox
(Hardcover)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by T. Connor
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This title is suitable for children of ages 7 to 8 years. Bring the
Olympic spirit to life for students with information and activities
that relate to both Summer and Winter Games. History, traditions,
sites, and events are included in this title. Along with student
lessons and activities for both Summer and Winter Games, it also
includes inspiring stories of famous Olympians.
From Olympic gold medal winner Mo Farah and bestselling author Kes
Gray, comes a fun fiction series which will get kids reading, and
running too!Mo and his friends are running together in the local
park. Then Mo suggests they run backwards for fun. But what they
hadn't bargained for was running back in TIME. There are DINOSAURS
everywhere ... and they are hungry. Luckily Mo and his friends are
wearing good trainers for running and finding places to hide. It's
a good job they like running! Follow Mo on his madcap adventures as
his running skills go from strength to strength.
These Olympic sports are physical and strategic contests between
individuals based on ancient combat techniques. Some require hand
to hand contact while others use equipment with which to score
points. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of
the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic
stats, and outstanding competitors. Sports include - fencing: foil
- fencing: epee - fencing: sabre - martial arts - judo - taekwondo
- boxing - wrestling - Greco-Roman wrestling - freestyle wrestling
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Serena Williams
(Paperback)
Sarah Shephard; Illustrated by Sarah Papworth
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Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion. Get your
head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time,
Serena Williams. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the
reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential
figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with
timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A
Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story
Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David Attenborough: A Life Story
Keep all students in your physical education program moving,
learning, and on their toes--even when you're teaching very large
classes.
This ready-to-use guide is packed with 6 units, 70 games, 15
hints, and 39 special game variations for teaching even the largest
of classes.
If you are looking for fresh ways to teach children ages 4 to 11
basic fitness concepts, movement skills, and games that emphasize
creative thinking and cooperation, "No Standing Around in My Gym"
is for you. It's an incredible source of ideas and solutions to
help you - increase the time students are active in class, -
minimize discipline problems, - develop healthy attitudes that lead
to a lifetime of activity, - save valuable lesson preparation time,
and - keep students motivated and challenged.
The book provides complete descriptions, nearly 200
illustrations, and proven plans to make the units and games easy to
teach. It's the ideal resource for busy teachers with little time
in the day to think of new ideas or develop lesson plans from
scratch.
The author shares a wealth of innovative ways to motivate kids,
make classes more enjoyable, create an atmosphere for learning,
manage classes, and maximize parental involvement to improve
outcomes. Readers also will appreciate the suggestions for
communicating with parents, administrators, and the public using
brochures, web sites, videos, and newsletters.
With this collection of invigorating, fun and gym-tested
activities, you'll be able to motivate, engage, and intrigue
students in large or small classes for years to come.
She can jump, twist and somersault better than anyone else on Earth
- this is the story of Simone Biles and her rise to the top of her
game. With more medals than any other American gymnast, Simone has
consistently wowed her audience, impressed the judges and won every
competition imaginable. This is the story of one of the most
skilled gymnasts of all time and her journey from her childhood
gymnastics club to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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