Follows real-life Gymnastics students from their first lessons through to preparing for the big competitionThe book follows the progress of a group of young gymnasts as they learn basic techniques, such as simple balances, before moving on to more challenging moves on the beam and bars. Gymnastics School features students at various levels and different stages in their training, so the reader can see how each of them improves and develops throughout the book. Readers will learn what is involved in competing as the students prepare for their first big competition. Gymnastics is a fascinating and exciting sport and Gymnastics School is the ideal book to encourage young children to take part and be the best they can be. Each move is clearly described in step-by-step sequences to enable beginners to understand them. In addition, Gymnastics School provides lots of useful information for beginners such as the rules of the sport, the skills needed and practical advice on safety.