The story of Simone Biles : a biography book for new readers / Rachelle Burk ; illustrated by Steffi Walthall.
"Discover the life of Simone Biles. A story about believing in yourself and going for the gold"--Back cover
As a young girl, Simone Biles dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices until finally she won the right to participate in the Olympic games--winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781647397753
- ISBN: 1647397758
- ISBN: 9781638788416
- Physical Description: 58 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 58). |
Formatted Contents Note: | An Olympian is born -- The early years -- Balancing act -- Becoming a champion -- Making the team -- The Olympics -- The greatest gymnast -- So ... who is Simone Biles? -- Glossary. |
Target Audience Note: | 820L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 1 516799. |
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Subject: | Biles, Simone, 1997- Women gymnasts > Biography > Juvenile literature. Gymnasts > Biography > Juvenile literature. Athletes > Biography > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Biographies. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | JUV BIO BIL (Text) | 37810435695308 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |