swimmers

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.

Relates events that turn a young woman's leisurely swim off the Florida coast into a struggle to remain alive.

When trouble arises on Bram's swim team, he struggles to find out who hurt his friend and who is to blame.

Chronicles the life and times of the first woman to swim across the English Channel, exploring her early accomplishments as a competitive swimmer, gold-medal triumph at the 1924 Olympics, and the gender barriers she overcame.

Discusses the history of competitive swimming and diving and describes the feats of some stars of these sports, including Duke Kahanamoku, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz, and Greg Louganis.

Michael Phelps chronicles his swimming career, discussing how he has overcome physical, mental, and emotional obstacles, his experiences at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the 2009 World Championships, his family and coaches, his passion for swimming, and the challenges he has faced throughout his career.

Autobiography of Diana Nyad, a world marathon swimming champion who has gained victories and suffered defeats while attempting to conquer many of the world's most challenging bodies of water.