Introduces readers to the sport of swimming. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

In California, a team of talented young men begin pursuing the most elusive dream in sports, the Olympic Games. The pressure steadily increases as two best friends (a mentor and his protégé) reach the top of the world rankings and unexpectedly find themselves direct competitors. Their teammates include an emerging star methodically plotting to retrace his father’s path to Olympic glory, as well as a super-extraordinary athlete desperate to walk away from it all. Led by one of the most passionate coaches in sports, a brilliant and explosive strategist on a personal quest for redemption, this team of dark horses and Olympic favorites works through escalating rivalries, joyous triumphs, and heartbreaking setbacks.

Author P. H. Mullen chronicles their journey to the 2000 Olympic Games and presents one of the most powerful and moving sports books ever written. Boldly sweeping in literary power and pace, this startling book will permanently change how you view the Olympic athlete.
It is a fascinating world of suspense and emotion where human desire for excellence rules over all, and where there are no second chances for glory. But above all, Gold in the Water is a triumph of the human spirit.

Everyone needs to know how to swim. Not only is moving around in the water fun and healthy, but playful and safe activity in the water also takes away fear. This book is written for all children who want to learn how to swim. The child-appropriate text and illustrations will inspire and motivate the beginning swimmer in his or her encounter with the water, while teaching the basics as well as technique. Special exercises, puzzlers, and places for personal entries will support this idea. Throughout the book little "Fini" and her friend "Speedster" will be lively and entertaining companions, offering tips, and asking the children to practice. This book offers useful suggestions to parents, grand-parents, and all who want to support our little swimmers.

Brave Beachley tells the tale of Australian Layne Beachley and how she chased her dream to become a world champion surfer.'Because tough times are sure to happen.They are part and parcel of life's plan.But don't let those tough times stop you,pick yourself up and say: 'I CAN!''SisuGirls is a global movement inspiring and encouraging girls to be brave, confident and strong. Sisu is a Finnish term for determination, bravery and resilience. We want all girls to have the self-belief and conviction to try new things, the tenacity to endure and the bravery to push boundaries.Brave Beachley is the second book in our collection of stories about courageous females.Proceeds from the sale of Brave Beachley go to the SisuGirls movement and the Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation.Thank you for supporting SisuGirls.

Whether searching for shipwrecks, new species, or lost civilizations under the waters' depths, deep sea divers use math to keep themselves safe and alive. How Deep Sea Divers Use Math shows how these underwater explorers use math to delve into the deepest oceans every day.