"Wie kann ich einen Spagat lernen?" "Welche Übungen sind geeignet, um einen Spagat zu erlernen?" "Wie lange muss ich mich pro Übung dehnen?" "Kann jeder einen Spagat lernen?" Diese Fragen stellen sich auch heute jeden Tag viele Tanz, Turn- und Sportbegeisterte. Kein Wunder, so ist der Spagat in vielen Sportarten längst zum unverzichtbaren Element geworden. Bis heute übt der Spagat für Sportler und Zuschauer gleichermaßen eine besondere Faszination...

From Simone Biles to Larisa Latynina, gymnasts have been among the greatest athletes in the world. Irresistible photographs and text perfect for striving readers introduce these athletes. Readers will discover which gymnasts were undefeated winners, past and present record holders, and what it takes to be a gymnastics superstar.

Gymnasts compete in many thrilling events that push their bodies to their limits. Each event takes specialized training and practice. From the balance beam to the high bar, readers will learn about the past and present events in professional gymnastics.

Every year student athletes compete in sold-out stadiums to see who can score a perfect ten. With striking photos and cool facts, readers will learn what sets college gymnastics apart, how competitions are scored, and which college gymnasts dominate compe

Gymnastics: A Guide for Players and Fans lets young readers get up close and personal with one of the world's most intense sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of the history of gymnastics, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the mat. Kids who love gymnastics will flip over the colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars in this book!

"Reina and her friend, Lila, practice gymnastics on Saturdays. It's Reina's favorite part of the week. But when Lila gets a puppy, Reina has to practice gymnastics by herself. Also, Lila's dog is HUGE and Reina is afraid to admit to her friend that she is scared. What can Reina do?"--

Zoom! A skier speeds around a tree. This book introduces the basics of downhill skiing, the equipment skiers need, and the techniques they use. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational...

Whack! The yellow ball skims the top of the net. This book introduces the basics of tennis, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography...

Slap! The hockey puck flies off of the ice and into the back of the net. This book introduces the basics of hockey, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator...

"When the odds were against me, I was always at my best." When she retired at age 19, Shannon Miller did so as one of the most recognizable gymnasts in the country. The winner of seven Olympic medals and the most decorated gymnast, male or female, in U.S. history, Shannon tells a story of surviving and thriving. A shy, rambunctious girl raised in Oklahoma, Shannon fell in love with gymnastics at a young age and fought her way to the top. In 1992,...