acrobats and acrobatics

Many people are familiar with gymnastics through the famous feats of Olympic gymnasts. But they may not realize gymnastics is divided into different categories, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline or that special skills and equipment are required for each. This high-interest volume describes these types of gymnastics and features gymnasts of different ages, including the youngest athletes, performing the events associated with each. Accessible text is paired with images that support reader comprehension and will inspire future gymnasts to take to the mat.

"To save the family circus, Sebastian Konstantinov hides his lack of acrobatic skills and enrolls at the prestigious Bonaventure Circus School, which is counting on Seb's "talent" to rescue the crumbling institution."--OCLC.

Discusses the difference between cheer tumbling and stunting and describes basic moves in both.

Examines the artistry, athleticism, and history of acrobatics.

A lyrical evocation of Philippe Petit's 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers.

An acrobatic act begins with one bear on a unicycle and ends with twenty-one bears and sixteen wheels flying through the air.

By day R?my Brunel is a daring circus acrobat, by night she is an equally talented jewel thief currently assigned to steal a famous diamond in Victorian London--but when the theft goes wrong she finds herself allied with a young policeman as they try to find the elusive gem.

An illustrated guide to performing basic acrobatic routines.

Introduces various types of performers and their roles in the circus.

A biography of the young Romanian who was the first gymnast to receive a perfect score during Olympic competition.