"This title explores the exciting sport of baton twirling by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
When Aphrodite Wigglesmith, a thirteen-year-old, Harvard-educated mathematics genius, returns home to teach remedial math to middle school students, both she and her students end up getting unexpected lessons.
Discusses the history of baton twirling, types of batons, and the various events for baton twirlers. Also includes illustrated explanations of basic and advanced twirling technique.
After learning and practicing the tosses, twirls, catches, tricks, and special routines of baton twirling, a girl enters a competition at the city fair.
