Have you ever watched gymnasts compete on television and thought, "I could do that!"? Maybe you can, but it will take years of hard work, tireless dedication, and fearless determination. For olympic hopeful or devoted fan, this book takes you into the intense world of this gravity-defying sport. Filled with fascinating information and little-known facts, Gymnastics includes the history of this 2500-year-old sport, how to speak "Gymish" (or how to tell a roundoff from a handspring), a day in the life of a young gymnast, and a thought-provoking glimpse of the high price of success.
