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Author
Series
Stink volume 8
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Stink has been in the Polliwog swim class for what seems like frog-ever, and still can't bear to put his face in the water. Then, one day, Stink has a close encounter with a freaky mutant frog. All of a sudden, his froggy senses are tingling!
3) Why we swim
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
277 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Bonnie Tsui looks at our love affair with the water, from evolution to mythology, from survival and well-being, from community swim clubs to competitive races, and she goes around the world to explore its significance in many cultures"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An introduction to a variety of swimming and diving sports in the summer Olympics, including lap races, open water races, diving, and synchronized swimming. Also explains rules, records, and famous Olympic athletes in each sport."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
This book includes number-based facts, a brief introduction to the sport of swimming, and diagrams of swimming lanes. Brief story problems are matched with each photo to promote reading comprehension and math practice. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
1994 4]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
168p illus
Language
English
Description
When hydrotherapy for an injured leg takes him to the pool on a regular basis, twelve-year-old Jerry finds himself fascinated and challenged by the rigors of competitive swimming
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
One very hot summer, Eric Dooley watches his younger sister go from her first swimming lesson all the way to the diving board, while his fear of the water keeps him from joining her and the rest of the people of Clermont County in the pool.
Author
Publisher
Meyer & Meyer Sport
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
151 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive training book for young swimmers that teaches the reader how to improve fitness levels and describes how training on land can be helpful. Useful tips on nutrition, equipment, and life saving in the water are included.
Author
Publisher
Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill., col. photos. ; 21 x 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book discusses the safety aspects of swimming in a public pool, including such topics as having a buddy, listening to the lifeguards, shallow and deep water, diving boards, and emergencies.
20) Unsinkable!
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
32 p.: col. ill.; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.