The story of Simone Biles : a biography book for new readers / Rachelle Burk ; illustrated by Steffi Walthall.
"Discover the life of Simone Biles. A story about believing in yourself and going for the gold"--Back cover
As a young girl, Simone Biles dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices until finally she won the right to participate in the Olympic games--winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781647397753
- ISBN: 1647397758
- ISBN: 9781638788416
- Physical Description: 58 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 58).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- An Olympian is born -- The early years -- Balancing act -- Becoming a champion -- Making the team -- The Olympics -- The greatest gymnast -- So ... who is Simone Biles? -- Glossary.
- Target Audience Note:
- 820L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 1 516799.
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- Subject:
- Biles, Simone, 1997-
Women gymnasts > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Gymnasts > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Athletes > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
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Available copies
- 17 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 20 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains Branch Library | JB Biles (Text) | 38801101992169 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
