Trailblazers: Simone Biles

by Sally J. Morgan

Overview

Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.

In August 2016, American gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals! Her irresistible smile, fierce determination, and unbeatable strength have made her a favorite around the world. Find out how the girl who taught herself to flip on her backyard trampoline blazed a trail in gymnastics.

Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593124529
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/05/2020
Series:	Trailblazers
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	132,159
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

SALLY J. MORGAN has written more than twenty books for children on subjects including history, science, and magic. Sally loves writing and thinks it is the best job in the whole world. Sally lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, two children, and Mabel the dog. Sally is the author of Trailblazers: Simone Biles and Trailblazers: Amelia Earhart. Find out more at: www.sallystoryteller.com

Table of Contents

Introduction: Going for Gold 1

Chapter 1 Finding a Home 13

Chapter 2 First Steps on the Mat 29

Chapter 3 New Moves 47

Chapter 4 Big Decisions 65

Chapter 5 The Start of a Streak 81

Chapter 6 The Final Five 99

Chapter 7 The Next Rotation 117

Conclusion: Making History 137

Timeline 150

Further Reading 154

Glossary 156

Index 160

Editorial Reviews

The “Trailblazers” series is the next step up from the “Who Is?” titles, in terms of the length and the depth of information.” —School Library Journal

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