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Who is Simone Biles? / by Stefanie Loh ; illustrated by Joseph J.M. Qiu.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: 49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780593521762
  • 9780593521779
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Who is Simone Biles?DDC classification:
  • 796.44092 B 23/eng/20230106
LOC classification:
  • GV460.2.B55 L65 2023
Contents:
Who Is Simone Biles? -- From Ohio to Texas -- Finding gymnastics -- Rising up the ranks -- Becoming an Olympian -- Looking out for herself -- Timelines.
Summary: "In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"--
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Non Fiction MVS Library Main room-back corner G- Nonfiction (Juvenile) 796.44092 BIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 4010470

Includes bibliographical references.

Who Is Simone Biles? -- From Ohio to Texas -- Finding gymnastics -- Rising up the ranks -- Becoming an Olympian -- Looking out for herself -- Timelines.

"In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women's gymnastics. That summer, however, Simone became more than just a legendary athlete. She became an advocate for mental health and protecting yourself even when the world is watching"--

Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop

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