Books of Gymnasts
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Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams
By Kerri Strug, John P. LopezThe gymnast who led the U.S. team to the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics recounts her childhood, her training, her relationship with her coaches, and her Olympic experience
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The Magnificent Seven: The Authorized Story of American Gold
By N. H. KleinbaumProfiles the seven members of the first U.S. women's gymnastics team to win the team gold at the Olympics
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Kerri Strug and the Magnificent Seven (Totally True Adventures): How USA's Gymnastics Team Won Olympic Gold
By Kaitlin MooreTraces the experiences of Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug and her efforts alongside her Magnificent Seven teammates to secure their first gold medal for America, describing the surprises and competition that challenged their efforts.
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La petite communiste qui ne souriait jamais: roman
By Lola LafonRoman qui retrace le parcours fantasmé de Nadia Comaneci, gymnaste élevée dans la Roumanie de Ceausescu, qui sous les yeux émerveillés de la planète entière, vint mettre à mal guerres froides, ordinateurs et records.
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The Fab Five: Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, and the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team: Gymnstars Volume 3
By Christine DzidrumsProfiles the five gymnasts that represented the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Landing on My Feet: A Diary of Dreams
By Kerri Strug, John P. LopezExamines the determination and drive throughout her life which led Strug to secure the gold medal for the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta despite performing her final vault with a badly injured ankle.
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Mr. Be Strong: The Tourist of Life: A True Story
By Panagiotis Michael, Leda SourlaMr. Be Strong: The Tourist of Life: A True Story
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Carly Patterson: Be Strong
By Clint Kelly, Carly PattersonCarly Patterson, winner of a gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition at the 2004 Olympics, describes the sacrifices she made and the strength it took to realize her goal.
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Shannon Miller: America's Most Decorated Gymnast : a Biography
By Krista QuinerKrista Quiner was a competitive gymnast for 15 years. She has written several titles in this genre. - only adult book on Shannon Miller - contains updated information on 1996 Olympic Games, gymnastics being the most popular
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Going for the Gold: Shannon Miller
By Septima Green... Going for the Gold , she's an inspiration to young people all over the world . Don't miss the special story of HAKEEM OLAJUWON- GOING FOR THE GOLD AVON CAMELOT PUBLISHED BY AVON BOOKS 009-013 RL 4.9 UPC ISBN 0-380-78680 -X 78680 > 71001 ...