[PDF] Gabby Douglas Historic Olympic Champion eBook

Author : Sarah Tieck
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 24,32 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1614809119

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Gabby Douglas amazed people at the 2012 Summer Olympics, as she helped Team USA win a gold medal before making history as the first African-American to win a gold medal in the individual all-around event. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and engaging text draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of this historic Olympic champion! Readers will learn about Douglas's family background, her early interest in gymnastics, and her move to Iowa at age 14 to train with famed coach Liang Chow, leading up to her gold-medal performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Background on the Olympic Games is also included. Features include a table of contents, a map, "Did You Know" fact boxes, a "Snapshot" page with vital information, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Jameson Anderson
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,18 MB
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1629685763

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This title introduces readers to Gabby Douglas, the gold-medal winning Olympic gymnast. Douglas's life story is examined from her childhood in Virginia, to her years competing in the USA Gymnastics National Championships, World Gymnastics Championships, and Pacific Rim Championships on the way to her historic gold medal win in both the individual and team all-around competitions at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Gabrielle Douglas
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,87 MB
Release : 2012-11-27
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 0310740681

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The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas—the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion—revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances. In the 2012 London Olympics, US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas stole hearts and flew high as the All-Around Gold Medal winner and the brightest star of the US gold-medal-winning women’s gymnastics team. That same year, Gabrielle was also named the 2012 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation. In this personal autobiography, Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith, Gabrielle tells her story of faith, perseverance, and determination. Walk with Gabby Douglas through her journey of faith and what her family overcame, from the time she first entered a gymnasium to her gold-medal-winning performances, demonstrating to readers ages 13 and up that they can reach their dreams when they let themselves soar. Grace, Gold, and Glory My Leap of Faith: Is the official autobiography of renowned US gymnast Gabrielle Douglas Chronicles Gabrielle’s journey from her first practice to becoming a 2012 gold-winning US gymnast Celebrates Gabrielle as the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion, and the first American gymnast to win gold in both the individual All-Around and team competitions at the same Olympics. Is one of the most inspiring books on the market today for reader ages 13 and up

Author : Gabby Douglas
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,48 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Women Olympic athletes
ISBN : 9780310740704

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The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how the people in her life helped to allow her to persevere and reach her dreams.

Author : Kim Washburn
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 17,30 MB
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0310413524

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Dominique Dawes made history as the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic medal, and her trailblazing story is presented in Heart of a Champion, a biography perfect for readers eight and up, and anyone interested in learning about one of the greatest gymnasts in American history. Long before Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles entered a gym, Dominique Dawes was a young African American girl focused on her dream—and nothing would stop her from reaching it. Although the odds were against her, by the time she was nineteen years old she stood on an Olympic podium to receive a historic gold medal in women’s gymnastics, as well as numerous other impressive accolades—including medals in a record three Olympics—over her long career. Discover how her faith in God and hard work led her to become one of the top gymnasts in the world. Let her story and her motto of “determination, dedication, and desire” encourage you to become all you can be, in competition and in life. Heart of a Champion: includes a special note from Dominique Dawes contains quotes from and photos of Dominique that follow her life from childhood to her work with President Obama and Michelle Obama on physical fitness is perfect for school reports and assignments is an inspiring story for gymnastics fans as well as anyone with a dream

Author : Gabrielle Douglas
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,61 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780310740612

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The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how her faith allowed her to persevere and reach her dreams.

Author : Jon M. Fishman
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 47,25 MB
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541507169

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Although she's just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, Gabby Douglas made a larger-than-life impact on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Gabby dominated the gymnastics all-around competition with her flawless execution and amazingly high flips, winning gold by a landslide. In early 2012, this pint-sized powerhouse was ready to quit gymnastics for good, but she kept going. Competing at the Olympics at just sixteen years old, she became the best female gymnast in the world. Read about this incredible athlete's journey from Virginia Beach to London gold.

Author : Jeff Savage
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 40,6 MB
Release : 2019-09-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1545746788

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Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast in history. Few were surprised when she won a record four gold medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. She swings faster, twists cleaner, and soars higher than everyone else. How does she do it? With a demanding fitness routine and keen awareness of the mental component of the sport, Biles produces almost superhuman results. Many consider her the greatest gymnast ever. Learn more about Simone’s superior fitness and nutrition programs.

Author : Joe Levit
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1728435641

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From daring vaults to jaw-dropping floor routines, gymnastics stars do it all. This book sticks the landing for old and new fans alike with stunning stats, thrilling comebacks, and the greatest gymnasts of all time.

Author : Krystyna Poray Goddu
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 26,73 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467796441

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When did Wilma begin to run? What was the first important race she ever won? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Wilma overcame polio and became the first American woman to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.