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From bull-leaping in ancient Crete to the modern-day Olympic Games, gymnastics has been one of the most popular sports for thousands of years. This book is a superb introduction to the sport's many disciplines--artistic gymnastics, sports acrobatics, trampolining, tumbling, and rhythmic gymnastics--that are practiced around the world. Expert text and stunning illustrations detail the origins of gymnastics, step-by-step sequences take you through the basic moves, and evocative full-page scenes bring amazing moves, such as the Yurchenko full twist, to life on the page. Hop, skip, and jump your way into this book! For ages 5-8.
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