Description |
40 pages : illustrations(some color), portraits(some color) ; 26cm |
Series |
Kingfisher Kingpins |
Contents |
The story of gymnastics. Starting gymnastics. The way to the top. Equipment. The vault. On the bars. On the beam. Floorwork. How a competition is organized. Life at the top. Championships. The Olympics. Great gymnasts |
Summary |
Emphasizing women's gymnastics, discusses the history of gymnastics, basic equipment and techniques, competition, life-styles of champions, and great gymnasts. Includes a glossary of terms. Suggested level: secondary |
Analysis |
Gymnastics - For children |
Notes |
Gymnastics. - For children (BNB/PRECIS) |
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Previous ed.: published as Gymnastics. London : Hamlyn, 1980 |
Bibliography |
Includes index |
Subject |
Gymnastics -- Juvenile literature.
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Author |
Hayhurst, Brian.
Gymnastics
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ISBN |
0862721970 (paperback) |
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