Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers

Burk, Rachelle

This is the only young chapter book biography about Simone Biles that is specifically created for readers ages 6-8-newly independent readers in first and second grades-that relays the historical information through the core curriculum standards of answering Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.

Discover the life of Simone Biles—a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

The Story of Simone Biles includes:

• A fun quiz—Test your knowledge of Simone’s life with a short quiz that covers the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of her story.
• Word definitions—Explore a helpful glossary with some of the more advanced words and ideas in this beautifully illustrated book about Simone Biles.
• Lasting change—See how Simone’s accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.

How will Simone’s hard work and determination inspire you?