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My book of gymnastics, [author and consultant, Vincent Walduck]

Label
My book of gymnastics, [author and consultant, Vincent Walduck]
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
My book of gymnastics
Oclc number
1112908269
Responsibility statement
[author and consultant, Vincent Walduck]
Summary
Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used in routines. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with all things gymnastic
Table Of Contents
What is gymnastics? -- Early gymnastics -- Artistic gymnastics -- Floor -- Cartwheel backflip -- Parallel bars -- Uneven bars -- Kip -- Horizontal bars -- Still rings -- Pommel horse -- Scissor forward -- Vault -- Balance beam -- Back walkover -- Rhythmic gymnastics -- Teamwork -- Star gymnasts -- Trampolining -- Back somersault with full twist -- Acrobatic gymnastics -- Aerobic gymnastics -- Parkour -- Training -- Scoring -- Competitions
Target audience
pre adolescent
resource.variantTitle
DK
Classification
resource.consultant
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