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Jordan Chiles: From Gym Dreams to Olympic Glory for Kids
Flip, twist, and soar with an Olympic gymnastics star!
Meet Jordan Chiles, the amazing gymnast whose determination and dazzling talent took her all the way to the Olympic podium! This exciting biography for young readers ages 8-12 follows Jordan's incredible journey from her first cartwheel as a little girl to becoming one of America's most beloved gymnastics champions.
Follow Jordan's path as she discovered her love for gymnastics, named after basketball legend Michael Jordan, and grew up to have the same kind of dedication and fighting spirit! Learn about her years of hard work in the gym, the challenges she overcame when she nearly quit the sport, and how friendship with her teammate Simone Biles helped her find joy in gymnastics again.
Inside, young readers will discover:
- How Jordan fell in love with gymnastics as a child
- The incredible skills she mastered on vault, bars, beam, and floor
- Her journey to the Tokyo Olympics and winning a team silver medal
- How she balanced college gymnastics at UCLA with elite competition
- The amazing comeback that led to more medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Her fun personality that shines through in her dance-inspired floor routines
With inspiring stories about perseverance, friendship, and believing in yourself even when things get tough, this book shows kids that with dedication and support from others, you can bounce back from any challenge and achieve your dreams! Perfect for gymnastics fans, sports lovers, and anyone who wants to learn how determination and teamwork can lead to Olympic success!
"Keep flipping forward, no matter what obstacles come your way!" - Inspired by Jordan Chiles' resilient spirit
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Powell, Kenton
- ISBN: 9798313701639
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.17
- Number Of Pages: 82
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English