swimmers

Stories of real-life shark attacks--including the famous attack on Mick Fanning as he defended a surfing title--are presented in non-sensational but high-energy text. The balanced approach with high-impact photos will satisfy shark lovers and report writers.

Sage is used to being the fastest runner, the quickest climber, and the strongest swimmer around. And she's also used to taking charge. But when the second race course has the red team diving underwater to explore the Great Barrier Reef, it's trusting her teammates that matters most. It's sink or swim time....Each chapter in this action-packed adventure series is bursting with totally true facts about wild and wonderful creatures, dangerous habitats, maps, and more!.

"Kate thinks she has everything all figured out. She's a champion swimmer with a bright future ahead of her. But when Kate's perfect world comes crashing down in one instant, she's forced to leave the swim team she's been a part of her whole life. As she tries to settle into a new home and a new school, she meets Michael, the cute boy who lives across the hall"--Jacket flap.

A brief biography of American Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, discussing his childhood, family, and career in swimming.

Shares the life of Yusra Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned Olympic star.

A competitive swimmer in Syria, Yusra Mardini never let go of her Olympic dream, even when civil war made it too difficult to train in her country. In 2016, she was allowed to compete in the Rio Olympics as part of a special team for refugees. This was only months after making a daring crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in a sinking boat that she helped tow to shore. Dozens of lives were saved on the voyage. Still training, Mardini also acts as a spokesperson and educator for the United Nations High Commission on Refugees.

The life story of Russian-born United States Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long.

Simone Manuel is one of the country s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this swimmer s greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on gold-medal-winning Olympic appearance.

This title introduces readers to Simone Manuel, providing exciting details about her life and going deep inside the key moments of her swimming career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Table of contents; Glossary of key words; Informative sidebars.

"Michael Phelps, nicknamed the Flying Fish, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals. He has broken several world records in swimming and is now known as the greatest swimmer of all time. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Phelps has broken the mold by overcoming the stigma surrounding the disorder. Although he retired from swimming after the 2016 Summer Olympics, Phelps still serves as a role model and a source of inspiration for young people around the world. This book provides readers with photographs and a timeline that give insight into Phelps's record-setting career.".