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221) Breath like water
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Susannah Ramos has always loved the water. A swimmer whose early talent made her a world champion, Susannah was poised for greatness in a sport that demands so much of its young. But an inexplicable slowdown has put her dream in jeopardy, and Susannah is fighting to keep her career afloat when two important people enter her life: a new coach with a revolutionary training strategy, and a charming fellow swimmer named Harry Matthews. As Susannah begins...
222) Surfing
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Did you know that pro surfers still use moves from many years ago? People use surfboards to ride on top of waves. Learn more about this extreme sport in Surfing, an Extreme Sports book.
223) Scuba diving
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This introduction to scuba diving covers aspects of the equipment needed, safety, and the enjoyment of the sport's exercise and health benefits.
224) Whitewater rafting
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"Engaging images accompany information about whitewater rafting."--
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For twenty years, Miki "Da Cat" Dora was the king of Malibu surfers-a dashing, enigmatic rebel who dominated the waves, ruled his peers' imaginations, and who still inspires the fantasies of wannabes to this day. And yet, Dora railed against surfing's sudden post-Gidget popularity and the overcrowding of his once empty waves, even after this avid sportsman, iconoclast, and scammer of wide repute ran afoul of the law and led the FBI on a remarkable...
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In this hi-lo book, Lilah is excited for her vacation in Key West where she'll spend an entire week scuba diving with her dad. But when they get separated, Lilah must find her way back to the boat on her own. She'll have to deal with the creatures she bumps into-friendly and not-so friendly--along the way. With full-color illustrations, this 32-page chapter book will capture the interest of reluctant readers who enjoy adventure fiction stories with...
227) The clever carp
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"When Jill goes on a fishing trip with her gran, will she catch the clever carp? Full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension activity makes this story perfect for emerging readers"--
228) Pool
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An NPR Best Book of the Year: This wordless tale of two children's underwater adventure "will stay with you even after you close the book and resurface" (The Boston Globe).
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year
Gold Medal Winner, Society of Illustrators' Original Art Show
A Fort Worth Star-Telegram Best Book of the Year
What happens when two shy children meet at a very crowded pool? Dive in to find out! Deceptively simple, this masterful...
229) ¡Chapoteando!
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This fun story describes a hot summer day when three young siblings decide to play in the pool! With colorful illustrations and large font, this engaging fiction picture book encourages beginning readers to develop a love of reading! Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy.
230) Piper Makes Waves
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Summer lifeguards volume 4
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Time to dive back into Cape Cod in the fourth book of the Summer Lifeguards series featuring empowering female friendships, relatable challenges, and tons of beach fun!
Piper Janssen is surprised by how much she likes being a Junior Lifeguard. Except for one thing: she's totally nervous about wearing a bathing suit in public. Add on a catering gig gone wrong, co-worker drama, and trying not to be distracted by adorable Luke, and Piper's got a lot...
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Spend a splashy summer day at the pool with Curious George! In this storybook, George helps his friend Lucy learn to swim, despite her fears. But can our favorite mischievous little monkey follow the pool rules?
Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there's even a snack stand! George can't wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees...
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Lonely Planet Jamaica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Dance to the island's reggae soundtrack, go snorkeling at delicate Lime Cay, or swim in the cool mountain pools of Reach Falls; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Jamaica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Jamaica Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights...
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"This Level 1 guided reader examines activities people do when visiting the beach in summer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about sunblock, building sandcastles, and having fun in the water."--Provided by publisher.
234) Ruby learns to swim
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"This joyous, chant-out-loud picture book will encourage the most reluctant child to have fun in the water and learn to swim."--Amazon.
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In Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die, the newest addition to the Fifty Places series, Chris Santella explores the best destinations for the diverse sport of paddling. The book features the world's top spots for kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Baja California, Indonesia's Komodo Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula, as recommended by paddling experts. Compelling...
236) Aquatic sports
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"Supergirls have been making their own waves in water sports. Women athletes have excelled at sports such as free diving, surfing, and white water kayaking. They've also sailed around the world. Readers of this thrilling text learn about the unusual world of water sports and also about skills athletes use to be successful. Intense photographs capture the excitement of water sports, and case studies of women athletes overcoming obstacles are inspirational,...
237) Kiteboarding
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Describes Kiteboarding And Where It Is Done. Includes Information On Equipment, Technique, And Safety Rules.
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"Aimed at sailboat owners of all kinds, this reference book contains 200 entries packed with solid practical advice and valuable tips. Each entry is categorized alphabetically and prefaced by an arresting statement, such as "People always lie about how fast their boats are." The reference format offers readers the opportunity to open the book at any page and browse endlessly. Cartoons by SAIL Magazine cartoonist Tom Payne enliven the text. A comprehensive...
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Swimming with Sharks
Rita's times aren't fast enough to swim for the Sharks with her friends. To improve she must learn flip turns, but every time she tries, she gets water up her nose! Jazz has an idea that might be the key to Rita's success, but what if Rita comes in first on a slower team? Would she rather win or be with her friends? Or, is there another way for Rita to swim with the Sharks?
Track Attack
Jazz loves being on a track team where...
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TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS AND MANIFEST YOUR DREAMS.
During a college break in 1983, 23-year-old Stan Dean set off with two friends on a dream road trip from California down the coast to Mexico in search of surf, self, and adventure.
Growing up in a bohemian family in suburban L.A., Dean is troubled and rebellious, keen to paddle into deeper realms. He retraces his journey in this true story overflowing with wild waves, sex, drugs, danger, and enchantment.
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