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 ClassicsHe lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
208 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Penguin Random House Australia |
| Utgivningsdatum |
1998-08-01 |
| ISBN |
9780141301303 |
