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Good Sports
Hispanic & Latino Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
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Hispanic & Latino Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
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Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars favorite Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages. At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true--and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics...
2) Simone Biles
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Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
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Celebrate Women's History Month - YOUTH
Women's History Month (teens)
Women's History Month - Youth
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Women's History Month (teens)
Women's History Month - Youth
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"Illustrated profiles of fifty pioneering female athletes, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science. A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes--from well-known figures like tennis player Billie Jean King and gymnast Simone Biles, to lesser-known athletes like skateboarding pioneer Patti McGee and Toni Stone, the first woman to play baseball...
5) Suni Lee
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"This title will introduce readers to the life and accomplishments of American Olympic gymnast Sunisa "Suni" Lee. Complete with awesome photographs and more facts!" -- Publisher's website.
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"Mujeres en el Deporte cuenta los logros y la vida de 50 atletas destacadas, desde los años 1880 hasta nuestros días. Las deportistas que aquí se presentan tuvieron que enfrentar dificultades sociales y personales para convertirse en campeonas; desafiaron el sexismo, la segregación, enfermedades y estereotipos. Este libro celebra el éxito de mujeres fuertas y valientes que prepararon el camino para que las atletas de hoy practiquen el deporte...
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GymnStars volume 6
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Biography of Simone Biles, the young American who shattered numerous gymnastics records en route to becoming a three-time world all-around champion and an Olympic favorite.
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"Over the years, many women have made contributions to gymnastics. Nadia Comăneci stunned the world at the 1976 Olympics and many talented athletes soon followed, including Svetlana Khorkina, Gabrielle Douglas, Simone Biles, and Sunisa Lee. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--