Gymnastics

How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? <p/>This thorough fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You'll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events find out how scoring is done read about the history of the sport and lots more! <p/>Dan Gutman's insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike. <p/>A glossary a chronology and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read timely overview of a popular sport.--<i>Booklist <p/></i>Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children including <i>Ice Skating Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter</i> and <i>World Series Classics</i>. He lives in Haddonfield New Jersey.