{"product_id":"i-am-simone-biles-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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676319744274,"sku":"9780593533482","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_97862c6c-f17f-4760-8e54-6d2ca9af3c37.jpg?v=1761054669","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-simone-biles-9780593533482","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}