Elfi Schlegel has won gold medals at the Commonwealth and Pan Am Games. She is a gymnastics instructor and, as a commentator for NBC Sports (TV), covered the most recent Olympic Games. As a former star-level young gymnast herself, she is uniquely experienced to write for young readers.
Claire Ross Dunn is a freelance journalist.
[STARRED REVIEW] An excellent book in every way ... Best of all,
the book is accessible to early readers. Superb coverage of a
popular sport.-- (04/01/2001)
An indispensable guide to the beginner's world of artistic
gymnastics.--Books for Growing Minds (02/01/2001)
Colorful photos and pleasing layout ... very eye catching. But
there is also plenty of information to go along with the clean
design ... An excellent introduction to the sport.--
(05/01/2001)
Goes beyond basics... proper techniques for basic moves on the
balance beam, vault and uneven bars are illustrated with color
photographs.-- (08/11/2004)
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