Gymnastics

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 08/01/1998
ISBN: 9780141301303
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.02w x 0.57d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 74534 / Gymnastics
Reading Level: 7.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 6