Gymnastics
By: James Nixon ; photography by Bobby Humphrey
Contributors: Humphrey, Bobby, photographer
Series: First sport
Publisher: Franklin Watts; Franklin Watts Ltd
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781445126333; 9781445149226
Subjects: Non-Fiction 5+; Juvenile literature; Sport; Gymnastics; Gymnastics for children
Description: This is a simple, fun series that gives young readers a first look at popular sports and pastimes. Equipment, basic rules and keeping safe are all looked at, as well as learning more advanced skills and taking part in competitions. This book describes what it takes to be a top gymnast. Find out all about basic and more advanced moves and learn about the apparatus, including the beam and high bar.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is gymnastics?; title: Starting out; title: Basic skills; title: Handstands and cartwheels; title: On the floor; title: Vaulting; title: The beam and pommel horse; title: The high bars; title: Parallel bars and rings; title: Rhythmic Gymnastics.