swimming

With his teacher's help, a boy begins to overcome his fear of swimming.

In this compilation of four separately published works, Gracie Laroo, the youngest pig on the Water Sprites, a medal-winning synchronized swimming team, gets a chance to perform at the Pig Jubilee, in a movie, on a cruise ship, as well as giving a motivational speech at her former school--all things which test her confidence and abiltiy to perform in the clutch.

"Nelly loves to wear her swimsuit but the thought of swimming scares her, that is until Grandma, who just so happens to be a swimming champion, helps Nelly realize she has nothing to fear"--Provided by publisher.

Details the equipment worn by those who participate in swimming and examines the techniques used while competing in this sport.

Compares the abilities of athletes in Olympic swimming and diving events to those of creatures in the animal kingdom. Includes a medals chart, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

The summer before eighth grade, Alice tries to confront her fears, not the least of which is a fear of deep water.

"The weather is hot, so it's time for a pool party! The whole class is excited... except for Hubie. He doesn't know how to swim. Just the thought of getting in the water is enough to make him sink. Hopefully, some swimming lessons with Mr. Sharky can help. Will Hubie dive in? Don't hold your breath."--Page [4] of cover.

Gracie LaRoo, the youngest pig on the Water Sprites synchronized swimming team, is nervous about giving a speech at the Wilbur Academy, the school she used to attend--she loves her sport, but her old coach does not think that it really measures up to swim racing.

The summer before eighth grade, Alice tries to confront her fears, not the least of which is a fear of deep water.

The Water Sprites are supposed to perform their medal-winning synchronized swimming routine aboard a cruise ship, but everything goes wrong when the piglets aboard start throwing things at the swimmers--so Gracie enlists the help of famous Rita Sinclair and her dancers to help impose order on the unruly passengers.