swimming

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Swimming and diving

2016
"Presents information about swimming and diving in the Olympics including different types of swimming strokes, different diving events, and synchronized swimming"--Provided by publisher.

Peppa Pig

Peppa goes swimming
2015
Peppa Pig and her family go swimming.

Splashdance

2016
"Ursula, a bear, and Ricardo, a human, are preparing for the water ballet competition. But a new regulation at the community pool--no bears--leaves Ursula cut from the contest. Luckily, she encounters a group of undaunted animal swimmers at a local pond, and Ursula and her new team figure out a way to participate in the competition and make sure everyone is welcome at the pool once and for all"--Provided by publisher.

Queen Victoria's bathing machine

Inspired by a true story. When Queen Victoria is unable to go swimming without her subjects glimpsing her in a swimming suit, her husband, Prince Albert, comes up with an innovative solution so his wife can indulge in the healthy exercise.

Ben Franklin's big splash

the mostly true story of his first invention
A freethinker from a young age, eleven-year-old Benjamin Franklin created his first invention--swim fins--at a time when swimming was rare and considered unhealthy. Includes a time line of Benjamin Franklin's life.

Dino-swimming

2015
Plant-eating dinosaurs compete against meat-eating dinosaurs at a swimming meet.

There's a hurricane in the pool!

2011
Kenzie hates swimming in gym class because she cannot seem to control her kicks, causing huge waves that disrupt the other students.

Whale talk

2012
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students.

Pool panic

2016
Jenny loves swimming, and her best friend has finally convinced her to join the school swim team--but when she is confronted by a crowd of spectators in competition she freezes up.

Swimming

2015
"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"--Provided by publisher.

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