Aquatics

Description

Water sports at the Summer Games are amazing to watch! From swimming to diving and even water polo, elementary readers will discover the power and grace it takes to win gold in these aquatic events. Action photos and straightforward text introduce swimming’s Olympic history, equipment, and individual or team modes of play. A biographical story spotlights American Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female Olympic swimmer. Photo captions and on-page definitions support reading comprehension. Includes extra resources and an index.

"Appealing and accessible to a wide audience, this is sure to build interest in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris." —School Library Journal

"The outstanding images in 'Amazing Summer Olympics' (Creative Company) ensure that books in this series will be first chosen from any display." —School Library Journal

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