Simple text describes the sport of gymnastics and how certain stunts are performed.

"Describes the careers of pioneering and influential women in gymnastics"--

"This is a children's guide to the sport of artistic gymnastics, with a major section of the book focusing on gymnastics skills. The Skills chapter is a step-by-step Illustrated guide, with full-color photographs of gymnasts balancing, tumbling, jumping, and in various floor exercises and using equipment such as vault, bars, rope, and balance beam. The rhythmic gymnastics section is an illustrated break-down of skills needed to use the following equipment:...

Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympic gymnasts, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

They spin, they flip...they leap, twirl, roll, and fly! Meet the amazing gymnasts who make all those impossible moves look so easy! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series offers young readers books they'll...

Learn about gymnastics.

"Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today"--

"From Simone Biles to Larisa Latynina, gymnasts have been among the greatest athletes in the world. Irresistible photographs and text perfect for striving readers introduce these athletes. Readers will discover which gymnasts were undefeated winners, past and present record holders, and what it takes to be a gymnastics superstar"--Provided by the publisher.

"Learn the basics to tumbling: common moves, a typical routine, and key legendary gymnasts"--

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 the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside...