Simone Biles - (Deportistas Que Marcaron Una Diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)) by Josh Anderson (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Simone Biles ha sido la cara de la gimnasia femenina desde que entró a la escena internacional.
- 9-10 Years
- Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
- Series Name: Deportistas Que Marcaron Una Diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)
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About the Book
"In addition to winning a record seven Olympic medals, 30 World Championship medals, and 19 world titles in gymnastics, Simone Biles advocates for mental health awareness and fair treatment for athletes, for which she earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Now in Spanish!"--Book Synopsis
Simone Biles ha sido la cara de la gimnasia femenina desde que entró a la escena internacional. Además de ganar un récord de siete medallas olímpicas, 30 medallas en campeonatos mundiales y 19 títulos mundiales, se convirtió en una superestrella fuera del gimnasio por su valentía pública. Por defender abiertamente la conciencia sobre salud mental y el tratamiento justo para los deportistas, Biles obtuvo la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad, el honor civil más elevado de la nación. Esta biografía gráfica les muestra a los lectores los momentos que han definido su vida como gimnasta y activista.
Simone Biles has been the face of women's gymnastics since she first entered the international stage. In addition to winning a record seven Olympic medals, 30 World Championship medals, and 19 world titles, she has become a superstar outside the gym for her public bravery. For being an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and fair treatment for athletes, Biles earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. This graphic biography reveals the moments that have defined her life as a gymnast and an activist. Now in Spanish!