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My Book of Gymnastics

by DK

A visual guide to gymnastics

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A visual guide to gymnastics

With photographs and step-by-step illustrations, this guide introduces gymnastics skills, equipment and disciplines. It covers moves ranging from simple to advanced, profiles apparatus such as the parallel bars and pommel horse, and explains distinctions among artistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics. Profiles of athletes including Simone Biles and Max Whitlock add examples of competitors and their training. The book brings together practical movement explanations and an overview of the sport’s forms and prominent participants.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in gymnastics and its athletes
  • Young gymnasts curious about skills, routines and equipment
  • Readers wanting an illustrated introduction to artistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics

Themes

Gymnastics skills and routinesApparatus and equipmentArtistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnasticsAthletes and training

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Book overview

Learn your back springs from your bridges in this first gymnastics book for young fans and future Olympians.

Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel.

With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down some of the complicated moves used in gymnastics routines, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, the pommel horse, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with gymnastics.
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