AuthorMichelle Burford, Simone Biles
NarratorImani Parks
Duration6h 21m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, P.E.
Key StageKS3
PublisherZondervan
VersionUnabridged
In this official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance against tremendous odds helped make her one of the top athletes and record-breaking gymnasts in the world. Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, along with drive to succeed no matter the obstacle, are what brought her to the national spotlight during the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro and have catapulted her ever since-including becoming the first gymnast in competition to land a double-twisting somersault on beam and the first woman to land a triple double on floor But there is more to Simone than the medals-fourteen of them gold-record six US all-around championships, and Olympic successes. Through years of hard work and determination, she has relied on her faith and family to stay focused and positive, while having fun competing at the highest level and doing what she loves. Here, in her own words, Simone takes you through the events, challenges, and trials that carried her from an early childhood in foster care to a coveted spot on the Olympic team. Along the way, Simone shares the details of her inspiring personal story-one filled with the kinds of daily acts of courage that led her, and can lead you, to even the most unlikely of dreams. Courage to Soar: is the only book that presents Simone Biles' true story from her perspective is an inspirational story for fans of gymnastics and anyone pushing to overcome the odds presents a positive role model for young girls is perfect for school assignments and reports
Author: Laurie Hernandez
Author Laurie Hernandez
Narrator Amielynn Abellera
Duration 3h 26m
Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion 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...
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Women In Sport: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Played To Win
Author: Rachel Ignotofsky
Author Rachel Ignotofsky
Narrator Tesni Kujore
Duration 2h 33m
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes. The sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda...
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