Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still cover

Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still

Author: Gray, Karlin

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 962
Points per Word 0.00052
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

In 1976, Romanian athlete Nadia Comaneci became the first female gymnast to score a perfect ten at the Olympics--and before the games were over, she earned six more.

Quick Summary

This true story follows a Romanian girl who flipped and tumbled her way into history, becoming the first gymnast in the world to earn a perfect ten score at the Olympics. Kids will love cheering as they read about Nadia's daring routines, her infectious smile, and the breathtaking moment that left judges and crowds completely amazed. If your kid loves inspiring true stories about determined kids who achieve the impossible, they will flip over this book just Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Piercey love "Who Was Jesse Owens?" or "Wilma Unlimited." Perfect for early readers in grades 1-3 who are ready for a short, uplifting tale about a real-life athletic superhero.