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101) Sidney won't swim
Author
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Sidney tries to come up with an excuse why he can't go swimming with the rest of his class, but when his friends figure out that Sidney is afraid, they take matters into their own hands.
102) Racing the waves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A fish participates in a school field day"--
105) Get set! Swim!
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A young Puerto Rican girl learns an important lesson about pride and victory from her mother.
106) Born in sin
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 8
Description
Despite serious obstacles and setbacks, fourteen-year-old Keisha pursues her dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer and medical doctor.
107) Brown Bear's dream
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Brown Bear dreams of seeing the sea. With the help of Grandpa Beaver, they set goals and schedules so that Brown Bear can accomplish his dreams. Social and emotional learning concepts include: setting goals, overcoming adversity, and being brave"--
109) Shark Nate-O
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Nate, who loves sharks, cannot swim, but with his brother's prodding, a good coach, and a lot of determination he learns to swim like a shark. Includes facts about sharks.
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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. Includes author's note, photo of the bathingmachine and a brief biography of Queen Victoria.
112) Deep water
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
Twelve-year-old Tully's attempt to swim across Lake Tahoe after a heartbreaking loss and become the youngest person to complete the famous "Godfather" swim takes a dangerous turn, forcing her to choose between safety and a win that could change everything. Told in verse format.
114) Swim team trouble
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Grace loves swimming and is excited about joining the relay team, but not being able to make friends with teammate Chloe upsets her, especially when Chloe blames Grace for a disqualification. Written in graphic novel format.
115) Man o' war
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 14
Description
On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love.
116) The mermaid dives in
Author
Pub. Date
©2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Summer is here and it's time fro some fun in the sun! Doc has helped a lot of toys, but can she help a mermaid who can't swim?"--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Dive into this illustrated picture book based on Jessica's story, where a mermaid with no tail decides she wants to compete in the Mermaid Games. The other mermaids make fun of her for being different. But her adoptive turtle parents are supportive and encouraging, and her shark coach, Phelpsy, teaches her to swim using her arms. The mermaid trains hard, maintains a good attitude, and eventually wins the games"--
119) Edward in deep water
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1995]
Description
Edward, a shy young bear, is not ready for birthday pool parties with high-spirited, grade-school bears.