{"product_id":"i-am-simone-biles-isbn-9780593533482","title":"I am Simone Biles","description":"\u003cb\u003eSimone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, joins the ranks of this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt age eight, Simone Biles began working with a gymnastics trainer, and by fifteen she was competing in a national championship—and winning best all-around. Before she turned twenty, she was an Olympic gold medalist on her way to becoming the best gymnast the world has ever seen. And through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cb\u003e A timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero’s history\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the heroes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eA virtue these heroes embody: \u003c\/b\u003eThis book highlights Simone's perseverance and grit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!Brad Meltzer is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Heroes for My Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nazi Conspiracy\u003c\/i\u003e, and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Rod\u003c\/i\u003e. He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his is History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos has worked on thousands of comics, and is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming!, The Giggles Are Coming!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Little Emotional, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Imaginoodles \u003c\/i\u003eand the graphic novels\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonster Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New Jersey with his wife and their college-graduate twin sons.","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233253732581,"sku":"NP9780593533482","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593533482.jpg?v=1767729600","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/i-am-simone-biles-isbn-9780593533482","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}