Photography, Gymnastics, Miscellaneous Sports & Adventure - Biography
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Overview
With more than 75 color and black-and-white photos, and published just in time for the summer 2000 Olympics, I Am a Gymnast portrays the excitement and dedication of a very young athlete with a dream. Girls and gymnastics fans of all ages will be thrilled to follow 8-year-old McKenzie Foster as she trains with international champion and coach Wendy Hilliard; performs at Rockefeller Center; is interviewed on live TV; and meets her idols, famed Olympic coach Bela Karolyi and Olympic gold medalists Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes.Seven-year-old McKenzie Foster describes her training, practice, and performance as a rhythmic gymnast
Editorials
From The Critics
This story of Mackenzie Foster, an aspiring young gymnast is told through photographs. The story explains the sport of gymnastics and the way a gymnast is trained. It is realistic about the dedication required and the feelings associated with both success and failure. Brief descriptions of key coaches and famous athletes are included as MacKenzie performs on National Gymnastics Day in New York. Young female gymnasts and "wannabes" will enjoy this book. Part of the "Young Dreamers" series. 2000, Random House, $14.99. Ages 5 to 10. Reviewer: S. Latson SOURCE: Parent Council, September 2001 (Vol. 9, No. 1)From The Critics
I Am A Gymnast deserves ongoing mention and recommendation as a fine introduction to the art of gymnastics. An eight year old who loves the sport provides photo-enhanced details of her activities, her competitions, train, fellow gymnasts and life. A revealing picturebook.Book Details
Published
June 1, 2000
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780375802515