From School Library Journal
Grade 2-6-These titles are almost identical to The Young Gymnast (1995) and The Young Soccer Player (1994, both DK); the only perceptible differences are the photos on the endpapers and the ISBNs. Gymnastics covers the history of the sport and routines using the typical colorful photographs for which the publisher is known. Soccer presents basic skills and rules of the game. If the older editions are in good condition, it is not necessary to purchase these "Superguides."-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
Young players will refer to these instructive "how-to" guides again and again. Superguides are incisive "how-to" books that answer every question a young sports enthusiast might have! These comprehensive guides in vibrant new jackets and under the new Superguides series title are perfect for young athletes. Young Enthusiasts, the original best-selling series, sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Superguides give valuable advice on everything from suitable clothing to strategy development. Each book includes detailed information on rules, objectives, scoring, and much more.


Card catalog description
Explores every aspect of gymnastics including clothing, warming up, apparatuses, balances, rolls and rolling, headstands and handstands, tumbling, and vaulting.

ANNOTATION

Explores every aspect of gymnastics including clothing, warming up, apparatuses, balances, rolls and rolling, headstands and handstands, tumbling, and vaulting.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Young players will refer to these instructive "how-to" guides again and again.Superguides are incisive "how-to" books that answer every question a young sports enthusiast might have! These comprehensive guides in vibrant new jackets and under the new Superguides series title are perfect for young athletes. Young Enthusiasts, the original bestselling series, sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Superguides give valuable advice on everything from suitable clothing to strategy development. Each book includes detailed information on rules, objectives, scoring, and much more.

DK seems to rule the roost in children's instructional sports guides...with clean, bright photographs of children and pros, DK's Superguides should give any young athelete a push start on the road to victory. (Copley News Service)

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Joan Jackman's The Young Gymnast offers a balanced take on a favored form of exercise for both girls and boys; the book features 200-plus photos and a foreword by Olympic gymnastics medalist Shannon Miller (Dorling Kindersley, $15.95, ages 8-11 ISBN 1-56458-677-4 Apr.).

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Gymnastics is a popular sport, especially during the televised Summer Olympics. Gymnasts are admired and the sport is viewed by many as intricate and exciting. Not everyone realizes the work and athleticism needed to be a gymnast. This book, part of the DK "Super Guides," presents the sport in an entertaining and informative manner. Beginning with a foreword by Olympic medallist Shannon Miller, Gymnastics presents an all-around view of the sport and those that participate in each event. An informative short history complete with woodcuts and photographs of early gyms sets the stage. From there, different maneuvers in the sport are highlighted, including different forms of gymnastics such as acrobatics, tumbling, and rhythmic gymnastics. The book is filled with excellent photographs of actual gymnasts, useful information about training, step-by-step instructions and helpful hints. Also included is a glossary of gymnastic terms and addresses of organizations in the United States that promote gymnastics. Any child with an interest in the sport would enjoy this book. Likewise, a school library media center would also find this to be a good selection. 2000, DK Publishing, Ages 8 to 14, $9.95. Reviewer: Ru Story-Huffman

School Library Journal

Gr 2-6-These titles are almost identical to The Young Gymnast (1995) and The Young Soccer Player (1994, both DK); the only perceptible differences are the photos on the endpapers and the ISBNs. Gymnastics covers the history of the sport and routines using the typical colorful photographs for which the publisher is known. Soccer presents basic skills and rules of the game. If the older editions are in good condition, it is not necessary to purchase these "Superguides."-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

BookList - Susan DeRonne