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At once inspiring, hilarious, and honest, the new book from Alexandra Heminsley chronicles her endeavor to tackle a whole new element, and the ensuing challenges and joys of open water swimming. "It's a meditative act," they said. But it was far from meditative for Alexandra Heminsley when yet another wave slammed into her face. It was survival. When she laced up her shoes in Running Like a Girl, all she had to do to become a runner was to get out...
2) Jabari jumps
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Publisher Annotation: Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He?s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he?s a great jumper, so he?s not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the...
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of competitive swimming and the people and moments that have defined the sport. From the first modern Olympic Games to the present, Below the Surface: The History of Competitive Swimming covers all the greatest moments, top rivalries, legendary swimmers, and biggest controversies in swimming history. It features athletes like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky, who have elevated the sport to an unprecedented...
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Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Young readers can learn all about what happens at swim class in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with sweet text and photographs of swimmers-in-training! It's the first day of swim class in this early reader by Biscuit creator Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Whatwill it be like? In swim class, students learn to blow bubbles, float on their backs, kick their legs, and to only swim when an adult or lifeguard is watching. Young readers will love seeing kids...
13) Pride
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Based on the true story of inner city Philadelphia swim coach Jim Ellis. From his roots in Salisbury, North Carolina, Ellis goes on to build a swim team in one of Philly's toughest neighborhoods in the 1970s.
14) The deep end
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Series
Publisher
Kane Miller/EDC Pub
Pub. Date
2015, c2012
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
Language
English
Description
"Billie's class used to swim in the little pool. But this year they're moving to the big one. Will Billie be too scared to swim in the deep end?"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 4
Publisher
Spotlight, a division of Abdo
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Reinforced library bound edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
To finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.
Author
Series
Sunny side up volume 4
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When she's offered a job at the community pool's snack shack, Sunny must keep her head above water with the help of a cute boy.
Author
Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 29
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Little Simon hardcover edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Trying to raise money for her swim team's caps and goggles, Heidi Heckelbeck organizes a pool party during a super-hot summer week for the kids in her neighborhood.
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