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Bluey

swim school
2024
Bluey and her family are playing Swim School! But their swimming lessons are proving to be difficult. Can Mum, Dad, and Bingo pass without dobbing on each other? Read along to find out!.

Ironman Triathlons

2024
With three grueling events combined into one energy-draining test of endurance, an Ironman triathlon pushes some of the top swimmers, runners, and bicyclists to their physical limits. This title introduces readers to a series of races that grew from a humble beginning in Hawaii in the 1970s to a global race series that captures the imagination of fans worldwide. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index.

Who is Michael Phelps?

2024
"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"--Provided by publisher.

A cool day at the pool

Cupcakes Sprinkles and Swirls enjoy a fun day at the new city pool and sprayground.

Salma joins the team

2024
"Salma dreams of becoming a champion swimmer like her hero, Olympian Yusra Mardini. So when she signs up for her school's swim club, it feels like her dreams could come true . . . until mean comments from older girls at the pool and women at her mosque spark body image and self-esteem issues. But with the help of her close friends and family--the team that always has her back--Salma is ready to claim her place in the pool"--Provided by publisher.

Dolphin rescue

2024
Discovering Sea Park is not what it seems after rescuing a pair of dolphins caught in nets, best mer-friends Emily, Shona and Aaron must show the boat's crew that sea animals should be playing free, not in a tank.

Keep up, duck!

2024
This read-aloud stars a clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead.

Swimming Toward a Dream

Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey from Refugee to Olympic Swimmer
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Emily's big discovery

Emily Windsnap lives on a houseboat near the ocean but is forbidden to swim in it by her overprotective mother. When her school offers swimming lessons, Emily finally gets to try swimming and she learns that she is half mermaid. The journey takes her on an exciting adventure of friendship and fun.

Man o' war

2023
"On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love"--OCLC.

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