swimmers

In 1937, a schoolteacher on the Island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken kids to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. Their goal was to become Olympians and the odds were seemingly insurmountable. They were Japanese-Americans, malnourished, barefoot, and had no pool but had to train in filthy irrigation ditches. Their future was the same as their parents'--working in the sugar cane fields and known by their numbered tags, not their names. In their first year the children outraced Olympic athletes twice their size, in their second year they were National and International champs, in their third year they would face their greatest obstacle--the dawning of World War II and the cancellation of the Games. On the battlefield they become the twentieth century's most celebrated heroes, and in 1948, they had one last chance for Olympic glory.

On the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach of Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. If Trudy reached it successfully, she would be the first female swimmer, and only the sixth person ever, to do so.

For Annaleise Carr, the motivation to make the gruelling marathon across Lake Ontario came not from a desire for glory. Her ultimate quest was to raise money for her new friends at Camp Trillium, a charity that provides a camping experience for kids with cancer.

Chronicles the life and career of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, discussing his childhood, battles with ADHD, training with coach Bob Bowman, strong bond with his mother and sisters, history-making wins at the 2008 Olympic games, and other related topics.

Still reeling from the death of his little brother and the sudden departure of his first love Meg, Otis throws himself into swim training with Dara, until Meg returns for the summer and Otis tries to rekindle their relationship.

"Explores the life and times of Michael Phelps, providing an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define him. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

Presents brief biographies of the one hundred greatest swimmers in history.

A brief overview of the life of swimmer Missy Franklin, who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Annaleise Carr describes her swim across Lake Ontario in 2012 which she undertook in order to raise money for Camp Trillium, a camp for kids with cancer.

"Explores the life and times of Michael Phelps, providing an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define him. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--Provided by publisher.