Kerri Strug and the magnificent seven / by Kaitlin Moore ; illustrated by Michele Amatrula
Material type:
TextSeries: Totally true adventures!Publisher: New York : Random House, [2016]Description: 90 pages : illustrations ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780553521740
- 0553521748
- 9780553521757
- 0553521756
- 9780553521764
- 0553521764
- Subtitle on t.p.: How USA's gymnastics team won Olympic gold
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 796.4409 M822 | Available | 33111008181865 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 796.4409 M822 | Available | 33111008443745 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The most exciting adventures are the ones that really happened! This brand-new Totally True Adventure follows American gymnast Kerri Strug, and Team USA's journey to their first Olympic gold medal. Discover this unforgettable sports story--just in time for the 2016 Olympics!
Team USA had never won Olympic gold. Until now.
In 1996, seven U.S. gymnasts are ready to change everything. Kerri Strug and her teammates are called the Magnificent Seven. Together, they are America's best chance to win its first team gold medal. After years of training, Kerri wants to do her best for the team. But the competition is tough--and full of surprises! Can Kerri help Team USA make history?
After you've read the story, don't miss the bonus content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves!
"A Stepping Stone book."
Traces the experiences of Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug and her efforts alongside her Magnificent Seven teammates to secure their first gold medal for America, describing the surprises and competition that challenged their efforts. --Publisher