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The Story of Simone Biles
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"Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. Explore how she went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete."--Provided by publisher.
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Discover the life of Simone Biles-a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9
Discover the life of Simone Biles-a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9
Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. 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.
Independent reading-This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking-Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy-See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.
How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?
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The Story of Simone Biles by Rachelle Burk is praised for its engaging and inspiring portrayal of the Olympic champion, highlighting her commitment and perseverance in her gymnastics career. The book is recommended for young readers, combining rich vocabulary with interactive elements such as timelines and myth versus fact features. It tells the empowering story of Biles's journey from humble beginnings to Olympic glory, encouraging readers to pursue their dreams and make their own decisions.
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ISBN: 9781647397753
Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 September 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Callisto Kids
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 149.0mm
Height: 209.0mm
Weight: 169g
Pages: 66
About the Author
RACHELLE BURK is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Story of Simone Biles and Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap- My First Book of Dance. Visit her at rachelleburk.com.
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