Nastia Liukin
Subtitle: ballerina of gymnastics : a biography
By: by Christine Dzidrums
Edition: First edition.
Series: GymnStars -- v. 2; GymnStars -- v. 2.
Publisher: Creative Media Publishing
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Whittier, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9781938438004
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Women gymnasts; Biography; Women Olympic athletes; Femmes gymnastes; Biographies; Femmes athlètes olympiques
Other titles: Ballerina of gymnastics
Description: Widely considered America's greatest gymnast ever, Nastia Liukin has inspired an entire generation with her brilliant technique, remarkable sportsmanship and unparalleled artistry. A children's biography, Nastia Liukin: Ballerina of Gymnastics traces the Olympic all-around champion's ascent from gifted child prodigy to queen of her sport.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 99).

Ages 9 & up.
Table of contents: title: Russian roots; title: Little gymnast; title: A competitor is born; title: Senior level; title: The same Nastia; title: 2005 World Championships; title: Movie star & setbacks; title: Rebounding; title: 2007 season; title: Olympic buildup; title: In demand; title: Beijing; title: A star; title: Essential links; title: About the author.