Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778740360)

One of the first sports included in the first modern Olympics of 1896, swimming includes contests of power and speed as well as contests measuring precision and artistic merit. This introductory guide gives a brief outline of each of the Olympic events listed below along with fun facts, Olympic stats, and outstanding competitors. Sports include - 50-meters freestyle - short-distance freestyle - middle- and long-distance - freestyle - breaststroke - backstroke - butterfly - medley - relay - diving - water polo - synchro duet - synchro team

Author: Jason Page
ISBN-10: 0778740366
ISBN-13: 9780778740360
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 6.04h x 6.00w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 122116 / Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2008 pg. 149