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Gymnastics

By Gutman, Dan
Gymnastics
How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers that question and many more. Readers will learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, and read about the history of the sport. color photo insert. 9 and up.

Details

Authors: Gutman, Dan
Format: Paperback
GTIN13: 9780141301303
ISBN10: 0141301309
Page Count: 208
Dimensions: 6.02x0.57x9.04
Publisher: Puffin Books

Description

How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day?

This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You'll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, read about the history of the sport, and lots more!

Dan Gutman's insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike.

"A glossary, a chronology, and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read, timely overview of a popular sport."--Booklist

Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children, including Ice Skating, Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter, and World Series Classics. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

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