From the series Sports Superstars
Simone Biles
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
Reviewed From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
ReviewedSimone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone’s storied career. Engaging text and vibrant photos show the hard work and dedication that brought Simone to the top. Special features highlight the timeline of Simone’s career, some of her favorite things, her biggest accomplishments, and more!
The brightest stars in sports are profiled in this visually appealing series. Each athlete is given a fairly thorough biographical treatment, such as NFL quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, and Patrick Mahomes. All considered role models, their accomplishments are lauded before their future potential is assessed. Notably, Simone Biles’s gymnastics prowess and her advocacy for mental health and victims of abuse are praised. Toward the back of each book, maps show the professional travels of each athlete, which is more interesting for stars of international renown like Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, and Shohei Ohtani than for homebodies like Steph Curry and Diana Taurasi. Leaning heavily on the energetic, brightly colored photos, the short blocks of text and factoid callouts are highlighted with graffiti-like graphics. The overall aesthetic is a bit busy, but for reluctant readers, there is much to draw the eye and the concise writing delivers the appropriate level of detail for browsers.
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