Description
In August 2016, American gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals! Her irresistible smile, fierce determination, and unbeatable strength have made her a favorite around the world. Find out how the girl who taught herself to flip on her backyard trampoline blazed a trail in gymnastics.
Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyonce, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?
About the Author
SALLY J. MORGAN has written more than twenty books for children on subjects including history, science, and magic. Sally loves writing and thinks it is the best job in the whole world. Sally lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband, two children, and Mabel the dog. Sally is the author of Trailblazers: Simone Biles and Trailblazers: Amelia Earhart. Find out more at: www.sallystoryteller.com
Reviews
"The "Trailblazers" series is the next step up from the "Who Is?" titles, in terms of the length and the depth of information." -School Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780593124529
Author Sally J. Morgan
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Weight(grams) 193g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 132mm * 10mm