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Author
Series
Publisher
Meyer & Meyer Sport
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this book are 100 workouts that focus on improving general swimming efficiency. The workouts are specific to each of the competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Together, the 100 workouts blend swimming drills and conditioning sets that total up to 2,000 yards. Each workout is accompanied by a Focus Point, allowing swimmers to zero in on stroke improvements by eliminating drag, improving feel for the water,...
Author
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips by Calum Maclean is a huge collection of small tips to improve your outdoor swimming, whether you're a novice or experienced wild swimmer. Everything from biosecurity and safety to cold-water swimming, recovery, the essential gear you'll need and training is covered"--
"1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips by Calum Maclean is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of outdoor and wild swimming. This is no standard instruction...
Author
Publisher
Hatherleigh Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Swim Prescription highlights the numerous benefits of swimming, including the best ways to get started, nutritional guidelines, steps for creating an individualized program, and much more"--
"The complete guide to swimming for overall fitness and health. Whether you swim competitively, to get fit, to stay healthy, or just swim for fun, The Swim Prescription is the all-in-one guide to everything this incredible sport has to offer. The Swim...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Do you want to improve your front crawl? • Does it feel like you're splashing up and down the pool, while others glide smoothly through the water? • Do you wish you could do more than a few lengths of front crawl before having to switch to breaststroke? • Would you like to enter triathlons or charity swims, but find the idea of a long swim leg daunting? • Does your triathlon swim never seem to improve, however much you train? If you answered...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sport
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to take your first tentative dip in your local wild swimming spot or take on a long-distance swimming challenge, you'll find everything you need to embrace outdoor swimming and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits it offers. Have youever wondered what kit you need for winter swimming or how to fall in love with the cold? This book includes dedicated information about each season, ensuring you have everything you need to make outdoor...
Author
Publisher
MacLehose Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature - environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquility, and give us that winter glow. Danish scientist Dr Susanna S�berg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the "cold-shock response", the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts to very cold temperatures through the winter...
7) Pool care
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Crystal-clear advice for maintaining a crystal-clear swimming pool Keeping a swimming pool ready for use requires some chemistry know-how, an understanding of how pool mechanics work, and some time spent doing good old-fashioned cleaning work. Pool Care For Dummies offers a reliable, comprehensive resource for building the knowledge that lets you turn pool maintenance into a do-it-yourself task. Written by a certified swimming pool professional...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to explore remote beaches and mountain lochs, improve your confidence in open water, refine your swimming technique, or have a race or long-distance swim challenge coming up, How to Wild Swim offers the perfect practical foundation to help you find your perfect adventure and achieve your goal. This body conditioning sport is praised for not only making us stronger and healthier but also happier. Wetsuits are optional; in fact, no...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Dive into 60 of the world's most joyous wild swimming spots and discover a further 120 ideas for uplifting bathing experiences. Packed with inspirational expert insights, immersive photography, and essential trip planning tips, this remarkable book explores the open-water swims guaranteed to exhilarate, rejuvenate, restore and above all, spark joy. Wade into Hawaii's crystal clear sea where tropical fish weave through the coral reefs of the Kona...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Our fearless tiny hero conquers another common childhood fear—swim lessons!—in this epic follow-up to his origin story, Tiny Barbarian. After admiring the new movie poster for Bob the Barbarian Conquers The Kraken, Tiny wants to battle a kraken in the choppy seas, too! There’s just one problem: Tiny doesn’t know how to swim! Off to the community pool for Tiny’s first swim lesson! With a swim cap stretched over his signature barbarian...
12) Lifeguarding
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Lifeguarding For Dummies will give you insight into what it takes to be a lifeguard, and how to train and prepare to be a lifesaver. Lifeguarding is a fun, challenging, and rewarding job that gives you the unique ability to provide your community with asafe place to swim. It also requires quick decision-making and provides you with valuable lifelong skills, such as CPR and first aid, leadership, strong communication, and teamwork. This book walks...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy's trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes"--
"A laugh-out-loud story with heart, based on true events about one boy’s trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. A father is just trying to take his kids for a refreshing swim in the pool, but every time they jump in... "DAD! I NEED TO POOP!" By the time they get to the bathroom:...
14) Barely floating
Author
Publisher
Kokila
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old Natalia's dream of becoming a synchronized swimmer is in jeopardy when her parents decide they are against a sport that emphasizes looks, but Nat is determined to change their minds.
"A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized swimming dreams from The Education of Margot Sanchez author Lilliam Rivera. Natalia De La Cruz Rivera y Santiago, also known as Nat, was swimming neighborhood...
15) Keep up, duck!
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
''Young listeners will echo Mama Duck's irresistible refrain in this noisy, joyful, and bouncy read-aloud about a very clever duckling. Mama Duck and her ducklings are swimming to the lily pond, but the smallest duck, Puck, is always at the end of the line. As paddleboats splish and splosh by, Puck falls farther behind."Keep up, Duck!" Mama quacks. Puck looks at the nearby boats and wonders, how can he keep up? He may not swim very fast, but he is...
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
''The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! It's a perfect day at the community pool for a swim. The cool beans are the best swimmers in town. Check out how they dive! Look at how they cannonball! Watch how they backflip! YOW! As for the Cool Bean, the shallow side of the pool is the only side of the pool he treads water on. Until one day, the Cool Bean sees...
17) Together we swim
Author
Series
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and the unforgettable experience of a child's first swimming lessons. Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one determined boy finds his groove, making waves in this fun-filled day at the pool. Embrace the feeling of accomplishment in this joyous,...
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Incorporated
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
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"--
"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. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall...
Author
Series
Henry Heckelbeck volume 12
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Henry's friends are excited to try out the diving boards at their new community pool, but Henry's fear of heights dampens his enthusiasm.
"In this twelfth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry tries the high dive at the new community pool! Henry and his friends go to the new community pool that has just opened for summer! And the timing couldn’t be better because it is hot-hot-hot outside. When Henry’s friends see that there are diving boards at...
20) Viking strong
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest viking. But can she win if she doesn't know how to swim? Ingrid has everything a Viking could want—a cozy home, a best friend, and very cute kittens. But she's always wanted one more thing, to win the Strongest Viking Contest. Her only problem? She doesn't know how to swim! Her best friend Stig is determined to help her learn . . . but along the way Ingrid learns that that...
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