The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers

Discover the life of Simone Biles-a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

The Story of Simone Biles includes:

• A fun quiz-Test your knowledge of Simone's life with a short quiz that covers the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of her story.
• Word definitions-Explore a helpful glossary with some of the more advanced words and ideas in this beautifully illustrated book about Simone Biles.
• Lasting change-See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.

How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?

Author: Rachelle Burk
Publisher: Rockridge Press
Published: 09/29/2020
Pages: 66
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9781647397753
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516799 / Story of Simone Biles

About the Author
Burk, Rachelle: -

RACHELLE BURK writes fiction and nonfiction for children ages 3 to 13, including picture books Don't Turn the Page!, Tree House in a Storm, The Best Four Questions, and the award-winning biography Painting in the Dark: Esref Armagan, Blind Artist. Find out more about her books and school visits at RachelleBurk.com.