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1) Swimmers
Author
Publisher
Tapioca Stories
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Fish dream of becoming Olympic swimmers. Olympic swimmers dream that they're fish. Filled with quirky text and amusing illustrations of sturgeons in swimwear and tuna taking the gold, Swimmers merges the worlds of fish and people in this English-language translation of an entirely original book.
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Young children are natural problem solvers and always looking for answers, especially when it involves animals. Guess What: Scaly Swimmers: Crocodile provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the animal lives. Additional...
3) The swimmers
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The swimmers are unknown to each other except through their private routines (slow lane, fast lane), and the solace each takes in their morning or afternoon laps. But when a crack appears at the bottom of the pool, they are cast out into an unforgiving world. One of these swimmers is Alice, who is slowly losing her memory. For Alice, the pool was a final stand against the darkness of her encroaching dementia. Without the fellowship of other swimmers...
Author
Publisher
Soho Press Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Beneath the surface of Lake Michigan there are vast systems: crosscutting currents, sudden drop-offs, depths of absolute darkness, shipwrecked bodies, hidden places. Peter Rock's stunning auto-biographical novel begins in the 90s on the Door Peninsula of Wisconsin, where the narrator, a man recently graduated from college, and a young widow, Mrs. Abel, swim together at night, making their way across miles of open water, navigating the currents and...
Author
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Formats
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE WINNER • From the award-winning author of The Buddha in the Attic and When the Emperor Was Divine comes a novel that "starts as a catalogue of spoken and unspoken rules for swimmers at an aquatic center but unfolds into a powerful story of a mother’s dementia and her daughter’s love" (The Washington Post).
The swimmers are unknown...
The swimmers are unknown...
Author
Publisher
VeloPress
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this new edition of the best-selling Swim Speed Secrets, the 4-time Olympian, gold medalist, and triathlon world champion reveals the swim technique used by the world's fastest swimmers.Taormina's guidance is clear and easily understood so any swimmer or triathlete can learn and master the fastest way to swim. Over the course of four Olympic Games and throughout her career as a world champion triathlete, Taormina refined her winning technique...
9) The Swimmers
Author
Publisher
Titan
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Formats
Description
A claustrophobic, literary dystopia set in the hot, luscious landscape of Andalusia from the author of The Golden Key.
“A richly imagined eco-gothic tale.” – The Guardian
"Exquisitely realised.” – The Times
After the ravages of the Green Winter, Earth is a place of deep jungles and monstrous animals. The last of the human race is...
“A richly imagined eco-gothic tale.” – The Guardian
"Exquisitely realised.” – The Times
After the ravages of the Green Winter, Earth is a place of deep jungles and monstrous animals. The last of the human race is...
13) Piranhas
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs present piranhas, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
14) Polar bears
Author
Series
Blastoff! readers volume 1
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to polar bears. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
17) Bears
Author
Series
Publisher
Published in the USA by EDC Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Describes the life cycle and behavior of bears.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This versatile collection of recipes helps you enjoy all the benefits of the Keto diet, without time-consuming meal prep and planning. Whether your goal is to lose weight, boost your energy or adopt an all around healthier lifestyle, make your life easier with low-carb, high-fat, sugar-free dishes that the whole family will love. Plus, all of the recipes are made with common, affordable ingredients found in any well-stocked pantry. Use your Instant...
19) Goblin shark
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When prey swims close, the goblin shark lunges forward . . . with just it's jaw. Not only does this freaky fish have a long, pointy nose that is as terrifying as its mythical namesake, but also the jumping jaw to match. Dive under the waves with this mysterious deep-sea shark to uncover the truth behind the slingshot jaw, follow the hunt, learn about a special sharky sense, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the reader to sea monsters."--
Millions of years ago, the oceans teemed with creatures that were every bit as fascinating and ferocious as the dinosaurs that ruled the land. These were the marine reptiles that seem completely alien to our modern eyes. These included the massive-jawed pliosaur, the super speedy Mosasaur, and the long-necked plesiosaur. This book covers a very long period, from 430 to just 1.6 million years ago, and not...
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