Gymnastics (Olympic Library) [Library Binding]

Lloyd Readhead (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Olympic Library

Provides a look at artistic, rhythmic, and sports gymnastics, the various positions and moves involved, devising a routine, and more. Includes fold-out pages on gymnastics competitions.

--This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 3^-6. This slim volume in the Fantastic Book Of series introduces gymnastics in a straightforward treatment. The book discusses training, warm-up exercises, classes and practice, attire, equipment, and safety factors. Basic techniques that are used with each piece of equipment or in floor routines are described in easy-to-follow instructions. An eight-page foldout detailing gymnastics as a competitive sport is included for youngsters interested in serious competition. Color photographs and diagrams enhance the readable text. However, the format is busy due to the placement of the many different-size photographs, font sizes, and typefaces that appear on each page, making the text difficult to follow. Aspiring gymnasts will find this overview of the world of balance beams, rings, and parallel bars an adequate choice for their basic informational needs. Glossary appended. April Judge --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575720361
• ISBN-13: 978-1575720364
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,609,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, January 15, 2001

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Tommy Hogan (Columbia, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fantastic Book of Gymnastics (Hardcover)

This book is quite good. The pictures are great and the information is done corretly. If your a fan of gymnastics I think you should get this book.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, January 15, 2001

By 

Tommy Hogan (Columbia, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fantastic Book of Gymnastics (Hardcover)

This book is quite good. The pictures are great and the information is done corretly. If your a fan of gymnastics I think you should get this book.