Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First paperback edition in this format.
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Physical Desc
152 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Stink has been in the Polliwog swim class for what seems like frog-ever, and still can't bear to put his face in the water. Then, one day, Stink has a close encounter with a freaky mutant frog. All of a sudden, his froggy senses are tingling!
Author
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A day at the community pool is full of unwater magic--dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise. But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool's edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day?"--
3) Our pool
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In a quiet New England community members of swim team and their dedicated parents are preparing for a home meet. The most that Annie, a swim-mom of two girls, has to worry about is whether or not she fed her daughters enough carbs the night before; why her husband, Thomas, hasn't kissed her in ages; and why she can't get over the loss of her brother who shot himself a few years ago. But Annie's world is about to change. From the bleachers, looking...
Author
Series
Emily Windsnap volume 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
After finally convincing her mother that she should take swimming lessons, twelve-year-old Emily discovers a terrible and wonderful secret about herself that opens up a whole new world.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 4
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
1st ed.
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Physical Desc
115 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
To finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Fountas & Pinnell
I
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
On Field Day, Mo swims a lot faster than he knew he could, not because his team might win but because a fish keeps nibbling his toe.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature"--
12) Swim team
Author
Publisher
Harper Alley, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
245 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Appears on these lists
2023 Youth Media Award Winners
DAML Black History Month - Youth
Golden Dome 2023-2024
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominees 2023-24
DAML Black History Month - Youth
Golden Dome 2023-2024
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominees 2023-24
Description
"Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help."--
13) Swimming science
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
See how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water, and energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies.
14) The cowboy
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
When Anna teaches her dog, Toto, to swim, he is carried too far out by a big wave but a boy in a cowboy hat comes to the rescue.
15) Swimming
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 21 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A very simple introduction to the sport of swimming and the basic skills used. Sports offer kids a great opportunity to learn, be social, stay healthy, and have fun! Our Jump into Sports series features action photos and simple descriptions of equipment, rules, and skills that help kids get started in the sport of their choice. The appealing subject matter encourages young readers to develop an interest in nonfiction, and glossary terms and sources...
16) Eva at the beach
Author
Series
Owl diaries volume 14
Publisher
Scholastic Incorporated
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.
Author
Series
Sasquatch (Kent Redeker) volume 2
Publisher
Disney Hyperion Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First Disney Hyperion Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Senior Sasquatch wants to relax beside Mr. Blobule's pool without getting wet, but he is thoroughly splashed by the other guests, who then pitch in to dry his "squizzilefied" fur.
18) Together we swim
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family.
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Incorporated
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Fountas & Pinnell
H
Physical Desc
43 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
On a hot day Hedgehog and his best friend Harry go swimming in the pond to cool off--and when Hedgehog helps his friend overcome his fear of going underwater they find a treasure.
Author
Series
Sunny side up volume 4
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
218 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's summer and Sunny is bored. Most of her friends are out of town. Her mom wants her to babysit way more than Sunny wants to babysit. There's nothing good on TV. The only cool place that's cool is the community pool. Sunny loves going there - and loves it even more when she's offered a job at the snack shack. Soon she's flinging fries and serving frozen ice cream treats - with the assistance of the very sweet boy who works with her. Life is best...
In CLOVER Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by VOKAL can be requested from other CLOVER Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Make a purchase suggestion
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request