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Gymnastics by Dan Gutman

Gymnastics

Dan Gutman

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · August 1, 1998

A Nonfiction pick for readers exploring Gymnastics.

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Who it’s for
Aspiring gymnasts interested in learning about the sport
Themes
Gymnastics events and scoring, History of gymnastics, Olympic gymnasts
Genres
Gymnastics, Olympics, Sports Biographies for Kids

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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!

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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.

Who it’s for

  • Aspiring gymnasts interested in learning about the sport
  • Gymnastics fans curious about Olympic athletes and the sport’s history

Where it sits

Gymnastics100%
Olympics73%
Sports Biographies for Kids42%

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Publisher categories

  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Gymnastics
Authors
Dan Gutman
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
August 1, 1998
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Gymnastics events and scoring · History of gymnastics · Olympic gymnasts
Reading lane
Fitness & Exercise