Becoming an Olympic Gymnast: Band 18/Pearl

By Beth Tweddle

What's it like to be one of Britain's greatest gymnasts? In this fascinating autobiography, Beth Tweddle takes us through the biggest moments of her life, from winning gold at the World Championships, to being honoured with an MBE at just 25 years old. Follow her story as she prepares for her most important task yet - the Olympics

- Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.

- Text type: An autobiography.

- Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007428375
• ISBN13: 9780007428373
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Collins Educational
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 7