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1) Why we swim
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"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"--
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The benefits of water exercise and play have been well documented, and it's never too early to begin. This practical guide for children 4 and above contains games and activities for every skill level. All 101 games, from variations on classics like Follow the Leader to new ones like Message in a Bottle, are simple, easy to learn, and enjoyable for youngsters to play over and over again. Best of all, they burn calories and improve a child's overall...
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Captain Awesome volume No. 4
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Little Simon
Pub. Date
c2012
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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.
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2011
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"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's swimming and diving. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources, and Index included"--Provided by publisher.
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Mindy Kim volume 8
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Aladdin
Pub. Date
2022.
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Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl-in this eighth novel, Mindy learns to swim. 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?
12) Swimming
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Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2012
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"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as American Michael Phelps--of the Olympic sport of swimming, which has been part of the modern Summer Games since 1896"--Provided by Publisher.
14) Leo can swim
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Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
2016.
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Baby Leo loves the water, so his father takes him to swim class with the other toddlers.
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Stink volume 8
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Stink has been in the Polliwog swim class for what seems like frog-ever, and still can't bear to put his face in the water. Then, one day, Stink has a close encounter with a freaky mutant frog. All of a sudden, his froggy senses are tingling!
18) A mermaid girl
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Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
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Wearing her burkini to the community pool for the first time, Heba stands out more than she likes, but she shows her friends that she can swim and play the same way they can, even though her swimsuit looks different.
19) Together we swim
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Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family.
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Galaxy Zack volume 8
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When summer arrives on Nebulon, Zack discovers that his best friend, Drake, is afraid to learn to swim and decides to teach him before they go on a trip to water-covered planet Araxie.
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