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Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"A day at the community pool is full of unwater 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?"--
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Emily Windsnap volume 1
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"When her mother finally agrees to let her take swimming lessons, 12-year-old Emily Windsnap makes a startling discovery about her own identity, the mysterious father she's never met, and the thrilling possibilities and dangers shimmering deep below the surface"--
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Babymouse volume 20
Pub. Date
2016
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Description
Babymouse has big dreams . . . and wet whiskers. She has joined the swim team and is ready to dive in. Next stop, the Olympics! But competitive sports aren’t really her strong suit. Will hard work and determination earn her a gold medal?
4) Jabari jumps
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"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 diving board. In a sweetly...
5) Unsettled
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Young Nurah reluctantly moves with her family from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, but, after some ups and downs, begins to feel at home.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Based on the true story of Tony Fingleton, a young man from a troubled family. He lives In the shadow of an abusive father, but Tony finds the inner strength to become a swimming champion. Always overshadowed in his father's eyes by his brothers, it is only when Tony displays an extraordingary swimming talent that he feels he has a shot at winning his father's heart.
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
viii, 306 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Description
The four-time Olympic Gold medalist and her parents trace the inspirational story of how she became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, achievements that were accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family. --Publisher's description.
"What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story...
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