Elephants swim gracefully underwater and use their trunks like snorkels. Hippos sink to the bottom and go to sleep. Walruses sing as they swim along, and so do whales. Linda Capus Riley has written a lovely - and informative - poem about the ways that sixteen animals behave in water and added notes for those readers who would like to know more about the animals. Steve Jenkins's beautiful and playful cut-paper illustrations capture the diversity of...

From learning the crawl to doing the backstroke, swimming is fun! Learn the basics of the sport while building reading skills with these supportive texts.

"Swimming is one of the most-watched Olympic events! This title for beginning readers explores the sport, from strokes and relays to gear. Features include a diagram of a pool, a graphic of the gear needed, and a profile of a star swimmer. Take your mark and dive into this fun title!"--Provided by the publisher.

In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, swimming, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the sport and the people who compete in it, better.

A fish wiggles its tail to push through the water. Science explains how fish glide underwater. How Fish Swim explains how a fish's body lets it slice through the water, and the forces at work to keep them swimming along. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

An introduction to the principles of swimming describing the animals, insects, people, and machines that can or cannot swim.

"Describes the careers of pioneering and influential women in swimming"--

Describes the four racing strokes in the sport of swimming and presents information on the basic equipment, practice, coaching, and competition.

The platypus is one of the most extraordinary animals in the world. With its duck bill, webbed feet, and tail like a beaver, it is perfectly built for swimming! But poor Penny Platypus has never been able to swim and she just doesn't know why. Fortunately her best friend Percy is always there to help and reassure her - until the day a miraculous accident happens that changes her life forever!