Publisher: Lerner Publications

Copyright Date: 2023

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 08/01/22

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-7284-5848-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-7284-5848-9

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2021063019

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Biles, Simone,. 1997-. Juvenile literature.
Biles, Simone,. 1997-.
Women gymnasts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Gymnasts. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American women Olympic athletes. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Women gymnasts.
Gymnasts.
African American women Olympic athletes.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 5,119

Reading Level: 6.0

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.0 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 517499 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 890L

Simone Biles discovered gymnastics on a chance day-care trip to a gym when she was six years old. Ten years later, she became the first Black woman to win the all-around world championship title. A two-time Olympian, Biles has won more world championship medals than any gymnast before her and has four official skills named after her. But Biles's fans celebrate her courage as much as her gravity-defying moves. She's spoken out about her abuse by USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, having ADHD, and her struggles with mental health leading up to and during the 2021 Olympics. Learn more about Biles's life and career, and discover how she became one of gymnastics' most accomplished and celebrated athletes of all time.