Simone Biles
Simone Biles by Mary Hertz Scarbrough is a 32-page biography published by Rourke Educational Media in August 2020. This book is designed for young readers aged 8 to 11, specifically targeting grades 3 to 5. It presents the inspiring journey of Simone Biles, detailing her dedication and determination that led her to become a member of the US Olympic gymnastics team and a celebrated figure in sports history.
Readers will find simple, easy-to-read pages complemented by full-color pictures that enhance the storytelling experience. The book includes sports-related vocabulary, guided reading tips, and review activities to support comprehension and engagement. As part of the Women in Sports series, this biography highlights Biles’s journey from her early adoption to her rise as one of the most accomplished gymnasts, making it accessible and relatable for young audiences interested in sports and biographies.
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Book Features:
– Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level U, Lexile 870L
– 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
– Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
– Includes sports-related vocabulary and review activities
– Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Simone Biles, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and determination it took Biles to become a member of the US Olympic gymnastics team and the most decorated gymnast in history.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Biles’s story to life, young readers will see how she found the sport shortly after being adopted at the age of 6. And, how her persistent practice made her one of the greatest women in sports.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
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