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Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this
fun and factual biography series! How did Simone Biles become a
superstar athlete and gold medallist? On a daytrip to the local
sports centre, Simone discovered her natural talent for gymnastics.
She signed up for regular training sessions and was soon performing
incredible routines at competitions. Despite a challenging start in
life, Simone went on to become one of the world's greatest
athletes. Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and
went on to win four Olympic gold medals. TRAILBLAZERS biographies
are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively
illustrations.
Qhawe! Mokgadi Caster Semenya is a delightful picture book for 8 to
12 year olds that tells the fantastic rise to gold medal glory of
South African athletics hero, Caster Semenya. The book goes back in
time to when winning was just a dream for 8-year-old Caster. How
did Caster achieve her dreams? How did she go from being the
fastest girl in her village to being the fastest in the world?
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.
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.
This board book version of Wilma Rudolph - from the critically
acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS
series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of
this remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into
a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She
contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would
never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she
recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a
talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname 'Skeeter'
(mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went
to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but
also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten
polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to
many women in sports around the world. Babies and toddlers will
love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this
fascinating athlete and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and
quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little
People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational
games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers
and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved
incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these
role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People,
BIG DREAMS!
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.
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.
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, Beyonce, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you
blaze?
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Serena Williams
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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
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
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.
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