Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 4-6-Focusing on women's competitive gymnastics, each entry in this series includes a visual and written description of techniques, as well as information about each event's most famous stars. There is frequent mention of working with a gymnastics club and coach to hopefully keep readers from attempting difficult maneuvers on their own and injuring themselves (descriptions of more advanced moves are almost always accompanied by a safety reminder that they should be practiced at a gym with a coach). Though rules are mentioned, they're not in-depth enough to give more than a basic overview. Some photos of boys are included, but the work is mostly directed at girl gymnasts. VERDICT Purchase if your gymnastics collection needs a fresh face. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Each volume is a basic primer in the titular gymnastic event. Beginning skills--e.g., basic hangs and dismounts (Uneven); cartwheels and handsprings (Floor)--are broken down with the aid of step-by-step illustrations and photographs. The visuals are clear and helpful, but the overall page design is dull. Competition tips and profiles of each event's legendary gymnasts are included. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers the following Snap Books: Gymnastics titles: Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise{{cf1].] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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