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1) Why we swim
Author
Language
English
Description
"Bonnie Tsui looks at our love affair with the water, from evolution to mythology, from survival and well-being, from community swim clubs to competitive races, and she goes around the world to explore its significance in many cultures"--
3) The pool
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out in this beautiful picture book adventure.
Author
Series
Mindy Kim volume 8
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mindy Kim can't wait to learn how to swim with her best friend, Sally! But during her first swim lesson, Mindy isn't so sure she can keep up. With a little help from Sally and Theodore the Mutt, can Mindy learn how to make a splash? --
8) Our pool
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.
10) Elephants swim
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Elephants swim gracefully underwater and use their trunks like snorkels. Hippos sink to the bottom and go to sleep. Walruses sing as they swim along, and so do whales. Linda Capus Riley has written a lovely - and informative - poem about the ways that sixteen animals behave in water and added notes for those readers who would like to know more about the animals. Steve Jenkins's beautiful and playful cut-paper illustrations capture the diversity of...
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 4
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
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.
12) Swim team
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help"--
13) Swim for it!
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Elephant overcomes his fear to jump into the pool with his friends Pig and Cow.
14) Bubbles...up!
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A day at the community pool is full of water magic--dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise. But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool's edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day?" --
Author
Series
Heidi Heckelbeck volume 29
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Heidi's swim team, the Little Mermaids, want to raise money for new swim caps and goggles, Heidi helps with the perfect idea: They should throw a pool party! The temperature in Brewster has been hot, hot, hot, and all the kids in town are looking for a way to cool down. With the help of her team, friends, and a little magic, Heidi brings her pool party idea to life."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Adventures of Sophie Mouse volume 3
Language
English
Description
Sophie Mouse wants to prove how wonderful mice are for a school project she is doing with her brother, Winston, but starts to have doubts when, even with Hattie and Owen's help, she is unable to learn to swim.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Daniel is so excited to take his first swim class...until he gets close to the water--then he starts to get nervous. Suddenly, swimming seems more scary than exciting. With his swim instructor's help, can Daniel overcome his fear of water?"--Publisher's description.
19) Swimming
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers introduces the basics of swimming and encourages kids to try it. Includes labeled diagram of swimming pool and photo glossary."--
Author
Series
Squish volume 3
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
At swim camp, Squish's new friend Basil helps him avoid learning to swim with pranks that sometimes go too far, but the comic book exploits of Squish's idol, "Super Amoeba," help him deal with Basil and conquer his fear.
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