Flying High

Flying High
Author: Michelle Meadows
Publsiher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781250819949

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A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.

I Know This to be True Bryan Stevenson

I Know This to be True  Bryan Stevenson
Author: Geoff Blackwell,Ruth Hobday
Publsiher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781797203379

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The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures from diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. Bryan Stevenson has committed his career to fighting wrongful convictions, systemic poverty, and mass incarceration—here, he shares the lessons he's learned throughout his life. Stories include how his slave ancestry shaped his childhood, how a poignant conversation with a death row inmate impacted his work, and why he believes the worst thing that happens to a person shouldn't define their life. • Bryan Stevenson is one of today's most influential social justice attorneys and author of the bestselling book Just Mercy • This book is an encouraging road map for aspiring activists and anyone who believes in second chances • The landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hope Inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books created to spark a new generation of leaders. This series offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, and anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. • Royalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countries • Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

Simone Biles

Simone Biles
Author: Katie Lajiness
Publsiher: ABDO
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781680785784

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Meet Olympic gymnast Simone Biles!Biles's life story is examined from her childhood in Texas where she began gymnastics at age six, through ten World Championships on the way to being chosen for the women's gymnastics team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she won four gold and one bronze medals. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Simone Biles

Simone Biles
Author: Mary Hertz Scarbrough
Publsiher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-08-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781731639790

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Book Features: • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level U, Lexile 870L • 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures • Includes sports-related vocabulary and review activities • Reading/teaching tips and index included Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Simone Biles, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and determination it took Biles to become a member of the US Olympic gymnastics team and the most decorated gymnast in history. Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Biles's story to life, young readers will see how she found the sport shortly after being adopted at the age of 6. And, how her persistent practice made her one of the greatest women in sports. Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity. Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Simone Biles

Simone Biles
Author: James Jr Buckley
Publsiher: Amazing Americans: Olympians
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 168402241X

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Simone Biles has won a total of 19 Olympic and World Championship medals, making her the most decorated American gymnast. So how did this incredible athlete rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Biles's life and her many amazing achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, clean design, and colorful photos will speak to even the most reluctant of readers.

Trailblazers Simone Biles

Trailblazers  Simone Biles
Author: Perfection Learning Corporation
Publsiher: Turtleback
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2021-02
Genre: Electronic Book
ISBN: 1663620466

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Epic Athletes Simone Biles

Epic Athletes  Simone Biles
Author: Dan Wetzel
Publsiher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781250295903

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In Epic Athletes: Simone Biles, celebrated sports journalist Dan Wetzel scores a perfect ten with this uplifting young reader's biography of gold medal gymnast Simone Biles! Featuring comic-style illustrations from Marcelo Baez! At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Simone Biles dazzled gymnastics fans across the globe with each jaw-dropping flip, twist, and dismount. Her record-breaking performance catapulted her to the top of the sport, and she quickly became a hero to young people. But well before Simone faced Olympic trials on the balance beam and rings, she confronted real-life challenges as a kid, as she moved in and out of foster care. With the support and love of her grandparents, plus her unwavering drive to make history on the ultimate stage in sports, she grew into an incredible role model and activist—and one of the greatest athletes of our time. Filled with sports action and bold comic-style illustrations, this inspiring biography recounts the incredible life of a world class gymnast. Praise for Epic Athletes: * "Wetzel knows how to organize the facts and tell a good story. . . an unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers." —Booklist, STARRED review of Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry

Simone Biles

Simone Biles
Author: Caitie McAneney
Publsiher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781508160700

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This title explores the life and career of the most decorated American gymnast so far, Simone Biles. This young woman rose from the challenges of her youth to break the mold, earning five medals, including four gold, at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Biles is one of only six female gymnasts to have won an individual all-around title at both the world Championships and the Olympic Games. This record-breaking young woman has set the stage for future gymnasts as well as all those struggling to overcome adversity. Photographs and a timeline accurately depict Biles's exciting gymnastics career.