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Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy-more energy than most other kids his age-and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals"--
Author
Publisher
Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Growing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini's happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream--to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra's home--and her pool--were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Aniana del Mar pertenece al agua como un delf̕n al očano, pero mantiene en secreto sus clases de nataci̤n. Hace ąos, a su mam̀ se le ahog̤ un ser querido y no se ha recuperado de la p̌rdida. Un d̕a, la artritis juvenil obliga a Aniana a guardar reposo. Entonces confiesa lo importante que es para ella nadar y, aunque el doctor cree que la nataci̤n puede ayudarla a mejorar, su mam̀ lo proh̕be. Esta es la historia de una nįa que debe crecer...
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi café. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day -- the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good...
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