Children’s / Teenage general interest: Swimming and boat, paddle and other water sports and activities
Simon & Schuster Dive In: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Book SynopsisLearn all about Olympic swimming and diving in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of the Game Day series, which gives fans an insider look at their favorite sports!This book is perfect for young, sports-obsessed fans who, in addition to watching and playing sports, crave the kind of expert knowledge that only an insider would know. It’s game day, and readers of Dive In are given a pool-side view of the flips and kicks that make up swimming and diving in the summer Olympics. Along the way, they’ll get to know all about the incredible physical capabilities of the athletes! A special section in the back of the book is chock-full of even more facts about the sport and its storied history and participants. It is perfect for the child who loves all things swimming!
£5.87
Simon & Schuster Dive In: Ready-to-Read Level 2
Book SynopsisLearn all about Olympic swimming and diving in this fascinating nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read, part of the Game Day series, which gives fans an insider look at their favorite sports!This book is perfect for young, sports-obsessed fans who, in addition to watching and playing sports, crave the kind of expert knowledge that only an insider would know. It’s game day, and readers of Dive In are given a pool-side view of the flips and kicks that make up swimming and diving in the summer Olympics. Along the way, they’ll get to know all about the incredible physical capabilities of the athletes! A special section in the back of the book is chock-full of even more facts about the sport and its storied history and participants. It is perfect for the child who loves all things swimming!
£14.39
Simon & Schuster Mindy Kim Makes a Splash!
Book SynopsisFresh 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?
£6.64
Candlewick Studio Pop-up Ocean
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£13.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Jabari salta
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Old Wood Boat
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£16.14
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Leo Can Swim
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£9.45
Chicago Review Press Motorboat Book
Book SynopsisUsing everything from electric motors, balloons, and gears to water jets, steam, chemical reactions, and even gravity, this clever handbook offers a variety of choices for propelling homemade vessels across a pool. Through step-by-step instructions with clear photos, kids will learn how to build more than 20 different model boats for traveling above water and several different submarine projects for traveling below the surface. In addition to the boatbuilding activities included within, young naval architects will find instructions for building an “ocean” to test the boats and a variety of accessories, including four different water pumps, a waterproof battery and motor case, and a working foghorn. Most of the watercrafts are built from recycled and easy-to-find materials, but an appendix also lists local and online sources for wire, plastic propellers, small motors, and more. Do-it-yourselfers and kids with an interest in how things work will find hours of educational entertainment in the projects offered within.Trade Review"What better way to learn about the physical properties of water and other materials than making boats?" -- Practical Homeschooling
£13.25
Creative Paperbacks Jet Skis
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£8.54
Sasquatch Books Gidget the Surfing Dog: Catching Waves with a
Book SynopsisMeet Gidget, a small but mighty pug who overcame a life-threatening illness to become a world-champion surfing dog. Her story is told with beautiful, eye-catching photography that features adorable canines on and in the water.This is the inspiring true story of Gidget, a world-champion surfing pug, who grew from a hyperactive handful of a pup to a poised and impressive surfer whose efforts are devoted to charity. As she and her owner Alecia find their way through challenges including a life-threatening illness, Gidget's story becomes not only about a dog learning to surf and compete in dog surfing competitions but also about making the most of the life you are given and giving back to your community. Gidget the Surfing Dog is filled with fun and informative science sidebars that help kids understand how waves are formed, how to identify different types of waves, and other aspects of the science of surfing. The book also covers the problem of trash in the ocean--an issue that Gidget and Alecia work together to address.Trade Review"Overall the book’s vibe is energetic and peppy, just like its protagonist."--Kirkus Reviews"The photography showing Gidget and her surfing competitions is charming and dynamic. . . . Readers can’t go wrong with the sheer kid-appeal of a surfing pug."--School Library Journal"
£16.14
North Star Editions Sports: Swimming
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the sport of swimming. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£21.59
North Star Editions Extreme Sports: Surfing
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£23.99
North Star Editions Sports: Swimming
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the sport of swimming. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
£8.54
North Star Editions She's Got Game: Women in Swimming
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the development of women’s swimming, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Highly recommended for every library." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£23.99
Page Street Publishing Co. Swimming Toward a Dream: Yusra Mardini's
Book SynopsisGrowing up in Damascus, the pool was Yusra Mardini’s happy place. She learned to swim before she could walk. And with swimming came a dream - to compete in the Olympic games. But when war came to Syria, Yusra’s home - and her pool - were no longer safe. Yusra and her sister set out on a harrowing journey, crossing the sea in search of safety. In the inspirational tale that follows, Yusra’s courageous spirit shines. Crammed on a too-small refugee boat, disaster strikes when the boat’s motor breaks! Scared but determined, Yusra plunges into the water and starts swimming. Infused with hope, Yusra’s story encourages readers to pursue their own dreams, revealing how she met waves of danger with strength and perseverance. One breath at a time. Readers will dive into this courageous tale of an athlete, refugee, and hero who inspired the world with her resolve to pursue her Olympic dream.
£14.39
North Star Editions I Can Do It! I Can Swim
Book SynopsisThis fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of swimming safely. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.
£22.49
Amicus Ink Swimming and Diving
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£8.99
Amicus Ink Canoeing
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£7.59
Amicus Ink Summer Olympic Sports: Swimming and Diving
Book SynopsisEvery four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world''s best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the rules and types of swimming and diving events featured at the Olympics, including swimming races, diving, and artistic swimming (formerly synchronized swimming). Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.
£8.54
Creative Paperbacks Deportes Acuáticos
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£9.89
Creative Paperbacks Triatlón
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£9.89
Charlesbridge Moves Follow the River
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£15.26
Little Tiger Press Group Coming Up For Air
Book SynopsisWhen Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she’s excited to make friends and find out more about the family her mum has kept from her. What she doesn’t expect is to be met with resentment from the community. Whatever secrets her mum’s hiding, they run deep. But Coco is determined and her love of swimming and natural talent for freediving helps her start to break through with the ocean-loving locals. Until disaster strikes at sea... As history threatens to repeat itself, will Coco ever be able to undo the age-old rift? A quirky coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Katy Birchall, GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD.
£8.54
Chronicle Books Together We Swim
Book SynopsisJabari Jumps meets Hair Love in this encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and those first swimming lessons. Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one determined boy finds his groove, making waves in this fun-filled day at the pool. Embrace the feeling of accomplishment in this joyous, reassuring story about perseverance and new experiences. With lyrical rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Together We Swim is destined to become a family read-aloud favorite!
£12.99
Every Cherry Publishing Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks
Book SynopsisSteve Smallman has been illustrating children's books for over 40 years and has written a number of his own award-winning children's stories. When he's not working or visiting schools, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening, and walking in the countryside.Esther Hernando lives in Barcelona with her partner, her cat and a bunny. As a child, she always filled her school books with drawings, and when she got home she kept drawing. She studied 1 year comic and illustration in Escola Joso and since then she's a self-taught artist focusing on the Children's illustrations. Esther's work is expressive, fun, colourful, and textured. She always works digitally since it allows her to work from anywhere, from a coffee shop to the sofa of her house. In addition to illustration, she likes gastronomy, movies and television, video games and hanging out with the people she loves.
£6.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd. Diving
£30.15
Ransom Publishing 321 Go! Free Dive
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£6.93
Bristol Fashion Publications,US Wake Up Water Ski
£8.51
Royal Yachting Association RYA Go Sailing: A Practical Guide for Young
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£10.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd Swimming
Book SynopsisDo you want to be the best at swimming? This book is specially designed to show you how to master the skills to become a top swimmer. With... Top tips to master tricky techniques. Step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Loads of exercises for you to perfect in and out of the pool.
£7.59
Hungry Tomato Ltd White-Water Sports
Book SynopsisAn exhilarating dive into some of the world's most extreme sports. Combining stunning photography with clear, simple text, this series will keep you turning the pages.
£7.59
Cheriton Children's Books Take a Deep Breath!: Extreme Water Sports
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£9.49
i2i Publishing Have Fun, Be Safe
Book SynopsisThis is a book reinforcing water safety rules for children of all abilities, incorporating sign language symbols and strategies to help children aged 4-7 help a friend or sibling with additional needs.
£6.93
Parallax Press Mop Rides the Waves of Change: A Mop Rides Story
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£14.39
Cameron & Company Inc Pool Party
Book SynopsisA splashy story celebrating a fun-filled day at a public pool Splash, dash! It’s time for a pool bash! Grab your swimsuits, inner tubes, noodles, and floats, and jump, belly flop, or dive into this wet and wild ode to sun-kissed, pruned-fingered, swimming pool fun.
£11.99
Left Hand Book House Beach Baby
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£9.39
Creative Company Katie Ledecky
£9.89
