The Story of Simone Biles: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Discover the life of Simone Biles--a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

• Independent reading--This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.

How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?

Author: Rachelle Burk
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Published: 09/29/2020
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: The Story of Biographies
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9781647397753
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516799 / Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers

About the Author
RACHELLE BURK is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Story of Simone Biles and Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance. Visit her at rachelleburk.com.