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Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Gabby Douglas made history at the 2012 Olympic Games in London when she became the first ever African American gymnast to win gold in the all-around competition. But the road to winning Olympic gold was not an easy one. Being the best meant Gabby had to work hard and never give up - no matter what" -- Cover verso.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Co
Pub. Date
c2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Gabby Douglas, the gold-medal winning Olympic gymnast, her childhood in Virginia to her years competing in the USA Gymnastics National Championships, World Gymnastics Championships, and Pacific Rim Championships on the way to her historic gold medal win in both the individual and team all-around competitions at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family. The word relentless has many meanings for swimmer Missy Franklin. In the pool, it reminds her to remain steady...