This manual contains vital information for parents including:
*How to select a qualified swim instructor and what to expect from the instructor.
*What makes a successful swim program and how to locate one near you.
*Determine the proper age to enroll children in swim lessons.
*Benefits of small group and private lessons.
*Advantage and disadvantage of parental involvement with lessons-parent /child instruction.
*Getting what you pay for.
*The importance of follow-up lessons for several years including stroke instruction classes.
*Water safety tips to prevent fatal accidents.
*Disadvantages of floatation devices for young children.
*Proper diving safety tips.
*Caution when allowing children to visit someone with a pool or body of water nearby.
This manual will inform parents on how to eliminate the anxiety and discomfort often associated with swim lessons. Parents must understand that the first phase in preparing their child for a successful experience with swim lessons is to accept responsibility in the child's learning process. This manual will help prepare the parents with that responsibility.

This is a new series of powerful and dramatic first person, second by second accounts of daring sports, stunts and missions. 321 Go! takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple descriptions and superb full color photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to pull off a death-defying stunt, launch into space or hurtle along in a drag race. These books will grab the attention of reluctant readers- particularly boys aged 8-14-yet the carefully controlled vocabulary and low word counts cater to a reading age of 6-7. The picture-laden pages feature superb full-color photography that will help readers follow the jaw-dropping action from beginning to end.

This exciting book introduces readers to surfing, including its history and growth, rules and events, and the equipment athletes need. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Swimming is an important survival skill for people of all ages. As children begin swimming, it is important to learn and reinforce proper safety and common rules around swimming areas. In this educational tale, Lilly and her younger brother visit a community pool. As Lilly and Little Nick arrive at the pool, they learn about basic rules that all beginning swimmers should learn. Simply, yet important, rules are reviewed through easy-to-remember rhymes and vivid illustrations. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/ElizabethKennedy

Although he's no stranger to the swim community, Sabir Muhammad is a novice writer who knows how to tell a story which just happens to be his own. This inspirational children's picture book tells of a little boy and his fantasy of becoming a great swimmer. A fantasy which becomes a reality larger than he could have ever imagined. Each page features beautiful, vibrant watercolor illustrations from artist Toni Scott Daniel, which bring Sabir and his family to life in a loving way. The relationship between Sabir and his father will encourage all fathers to answer the questions their little boys will ask and to share life lessons that can carry them in the uncertain waters of adulthood. All ages will enjoy this fantastic story about a little boy who was born to swim.

This is a great way to get youngster's started on a wonderful, lifelong pastime, and best of all, it's a great alternative to sitting in front of the video game console It's written by a former Adirondack Guide with 50 years of angling experience. It was inspired by the steady stream of non-fishing adults faced with youngsters clamoring to go fishing, and needing advice. It's not your typical guide, and it emphasizes critical thinking and strategy formation as the route to sucessful fishing. It downplays buying tackle, but It covers enough about rods, reels, lines, hooks, and baits to get you started well (without breaking the budget.) It provides basics about fish and their ecosystems, and presents the fishing trip as a chance to observe, puzzle out the individual habitats, and figure out where the fish are. It also encourages further exploration and research. It's all written at a level that youngsters will understand and enjoy, but the content is not 'kid stuff.' Scattered black and white only illustrations make it environmentally friendly and add interest at strategic points. It is gender neutral and emphasizes safety, social responsibility, and a good conservation ethic. It will inspire days of exercising body and mind, and interacting constructively with the outdoors. It makes a great gift for youngsters, and might just rescue the uninitiated adults drafted for supervisory duty.

Kimberly Robinson has written this entertaining and informative water ski book for children to enjoy while they learn what great fun water skiing can be. This book helps children understand that it is safe, fun, and okay to fall while learning to ski. Highly illustrated, Wake Up & Water Ski is a book truly worth incorporating into your child's boating library. There is little any child would rather do than spend a great day on the water skiing with the family. Now that can be accomplished with safety and confidence while having a great day boating.

Introduces 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.

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