Superstars of Women's Track and Field (Female Sports Stars S.)
by Martha Wickham
The story of five remarkable women -- Florence Griffith Joyner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Grete Waitz -- and their top rivals, united by a common goal to push themselves to be the very best.
This simple, motivational biography gives readers a glimpse into the life of double Olympic champion Mo Farrah, shining a light on his career, his upbringing, and his involvement in sport.
Describes the history, equipment, personalities, and contemporary practice of the triathlon.
An overview of the events that make up the field athletics portion of the Olympic Games, highlighting great athletes and moments related to the sports.
Introduces the history, skills, rules, equipment, events, and highlights of track and field.
The Science of a Sprint (21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports)
by Ellen Labrecque
Describes the skills and techniques used in the running, jumping, throwing, and vaulting events that make up track and field sports.
Winning Track and Field for Girls (Winning Sports for Girls)
by Ed Housewright and David Porter
Track and field events have been a mainstay of athletics since the time of the ancient Greeks. Today track and field draws nearly half a million high school girls to competition and ranks second only to basketball in popularity with young female athletes. "Winning Track and Field for Girls" provides a history of how track and field developed over time, as well as all the information young athletes of today need to begin training safely for specific events."Winning Track and Field for Girls" cove...
Looks at how people succeed and reach the top of their chosen sport and what it takes to be World Class. Includes information from basic aptitude and ability, to techniques, fitness, diet and more. Contains fascinating facts about all aspects of each sport. Includes case studies, photographs and diagrams. Features champions and competitors from around the world.
Emphasizing women's gymnastics, discusses the history of gymnastics, basic equipment and techniques, competition, life-styles of champions, and great gymnasts. Includes a glossary of terms.
Florence Griffith Joyner (Lerner Sports Achievers )
by Nathan Aaseng
Spectator Guides Gymnastics (Usborne Spectator Guides)
by Susan Meredith
An essential and easy-to-follow guide to all the major gymnastics events, including trampolining, tumbling and artistic, acrobatic and aerobic gymnastics.
Sports Zone Gymnastics a Guide for Athletes and Fans
by Matt Chandler