Balance Beam: Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars cover

Balance Beam: Tips, Rules, and Legendary Stars

Author: Schwartz, Heather E.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2768
Points per Word 0.000181
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book teaches young readers the fundamentals of balance beam gymnastics, including common moves, techniques for building confidence on the beam, and how to construct a typical routine. It features information about legendary gymnasts who have competed on the balance beam throughout gymnastics history. The book provides tips and guidance for middle-grade gymnasts looking to improve their balance beam skills.

Quick Summary

This book turns the terrifyingly narrow balance beam into a playground of flip tutorials, star breakdowns, and legendary gymnast secrets that make readers feel like they're getting insider coaching from the pros. Kids will love flipping through pages packed with real gymnastics moves explained in ways that feel like a cool older sibling is whispering trade secrets about nailing that back handspring without face-planting. If your kid devours the Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper ร–verlรถde a Wimpy Kid: Diper ร–verlรถde Wimpy Kid series and dreams of gymnastic glory, they'll eat this up because it combines goofy illustrations with actual athletic tips that could help them master the beam. Perfect for kids ages 8 to 12 in grades 4 through 8 who are obsessed with gymnastics or just want to impress their PE teachers.