Book Description
Legends of Health & Fitness are non-fictionalized stories that present the lives of contemporary, health and fitness role models for young adults. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite busy lives, find time each day to ensure their health. Each book in the series begins with a chapter that gives a history and background of the sport or career and ties the sport to health and fitness.
Legends of Health & Fitness are apropriate for all middle school and high school students who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.
The book, Female Stars of Physical Fitness profiles Christie Brinkley, Denise Austin, Claudia Schiffer and Tyra Banks. Whether you want to be a model, a fitness instructor, or just plain healthy, these women can show you how to incorporate fitness into a hectic life.
About the author
Author Ann Gaines holds graduate degrees in American Civilization and Library and Information Science from the University of Texas at Austin. She has been a freelance writer for 18 years, specializing in nonfiction for children. She lives near Gonzales, Texas with her husband and their four children.
