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Unit Study on Swimming
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Freedom SummerFreedom Summer by Deborah Wiles
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Jim Crow and swimming pools in the south
19th Century Clothing (Historic Communities)19th Century Clothing (Historic Communities) by Bobbie Kalman
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two pages with illustrations and discussion of swimming costumes for men and women
English Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 IllustrationsEnglish Women's Clothing in the Nineteenth Century: A Comprehensive Guide with 1,117 Illustrations by C. Willett Cunnington
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have not previewed, but common sense says that with 1117 illustrations, one of them will be a swimming costume
Hot Springs   (AR)  (Scenes of America)Hot Springs (AR) (Scenes of America) by Ray Hanley
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historic american geography tie-in to swimming pools
Beautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California: Revised and Updated EditionBeautiful Spas and Hot Springs of California: Revised and Updated Edition by Melba Levick
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Sixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee StorySixteen Years In Sixteen Seconds: The Sammy Lee Story by Paula Yoo
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olympic swimmer biography with attention to Jim Crow swimming pool segregation history
Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was...?)Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was...?) by Dennis Brindell Fradin
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I love this series of biographies!!! Page 6 shows one of his inventions... swimming paddles. Page 37... mentions how he swam the Thames as a hobby and before deciding to return to America, he considered opening a school to give swim lessons in england.
The Autobiography Of Ben FranklinThe Autobiography Of Ben Franklin by Ben Franklin
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adult will have to select passages about swimming relevant... does contain some material not appropriate for children!!!
Dover Solo: Swimming The English ChannelDover Solo: Swimming The English Channel by Marcia Cleveland
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The Crossing: The Curious Story of the First Man to Swim the English ChannelThe Crossing: The Curious Story of the First Man to Swim the English Channel by Kathy Watson
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Crossing: The Extraordinary Story of the First Man to Swim the English ChannelCrossing: The Extraordinary Story of the First Man to Swim the English Channel by Kathy Watson
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which is the correct title? have not previewed
Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance SwimmerSwimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer by Lynne Cox
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Women Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and FrillsWomen Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and Frills by Julia Cummins
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women who swam the english channel
TCM Spotlight - Esther Williams, Vol. 1 (Bathing Beauty / Easy to Wed / On an Island with You / Neptune's Daughter / Dangerous When Wet)TCM Spotlight - Esther Williams, Vol. 1 (Bathing Beauty / Easy to Wed / On an Island with You / Neptune's Daughter / Dangerous When Wet)
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On A Clear DayOn A Clear Day
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don't know about if appropriate for kids
Pride (Widescreen Edition)Pride (Widescreen Edition)
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film about racism in the US with regards to swimming as a sport
Bathing Beauty (1944 Film) / Here Come The Waves (1944 Film) / This Gun For Hire (1942 Film) [3 on 1]Bathing Beauty (1944 Film) / Here Come The Waves (1944 Film) / This Gun For Hire (1942 Film) [3 on 1] by Johnny Mercer
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music to swim to
Dive Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best SitesDive Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best Sites
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potential pretty pictures and maps... have not previewed
Just Keep Swimming (Step into Reading)Just Keep Swimming (Step into Reading) by RH Disney
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I love the Step-Into-Reading series. They come with flashcards you cut out of the back of the book.
Aquamarine And Indigo - Water TalesAquamarine And Indigo - Water Tales by Alice Hoffman
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My daughter has this book and loves it. The stories are fantastical with a creepy romantic edge. "Aquamarine" has a plot revolving about a girl who takes daily swims that are quite, uh, transformational!
Frog and Toad All Year Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2)Frog and Toad All Year Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) by Arnold Lobel
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many editions in print... if you're curious why I've included this, it is because of the story where toad doesn't want anyone to see him in his silly bathing suit. Love that story.
Swimming with the SharksSwimming with the Sharks by Debbie Reed Fischer
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Muskrat Will Be SwimmingMuskrat Will Be Swimming by Cheryl Savageau
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have not previewed, looked interesting
A Sense of Place: Teaching Children About the Environment with Picture BooksA Sense of Place: Teaching Children About the Environment with Picture Books by Daniel A. Kriesberg
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lesson plans for "muskrat will be swimming" ? have not previewed
Splish-Splash Science (Grades 1-3)Splish-Splash Science (Grades 1-3) by Rebecca Olien
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have not previewed...lesson plans??
Swimming with Dolphins Book and Audiocassette Tape Set (Paperback)Swimming with Dolphins Book and Audiocassette Tape Set (Paperback) by Lambert Davis
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also available in paperback... have not previewed
Otters under Water (Picture Books)Otters under Water (Picture Books) by Jim Arnosky
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have not previewed...love this illustrator
Swimming with Sharks (Gym Shorts)Swimming with Sharks (Gym Shorts) by Betty Hicks
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Swimming (Ballantine Reader's Circle)Swimming (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by Joanna Hershon
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Swimming with the Dead: An Underwater InvestigationSwimming with the Dead: An Underwater Investigation by Kathy Brandt
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no clue what this is, but looks interesting
Two Dogs SwimmingTwo Dogs Swimming by Lynn Reiser
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Let's Talk Swimming (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers)Let's Talk Swimming (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers) by Amanda Miller
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Swimming Reader (Easy Olympic Sports Readers)Swimming Reader (Easy Olympic Sports Readers) by United States Olympic Committee
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Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke KahanamokuSurfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku by Ellie Crowe
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have not previewed...looks interesting
Girl in the Curl: A Century of Women in Surfing (Adventura Books)Girl in the Curl: A Century of Women in Surfing (Adventura Books) by Andrea Gabbard
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Underwater (Darby Creek Exceptional Titles)Underwater (Darby Creek Exceptional Titles) by Debbie Levy
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The Great Swimming Race (Reading Corner)The Great Swimming Race (Reading Corner) by Ann Bryant
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Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson (Anything You Can Do... New Sports Heroes for Girls)Fast Lane to Victory: The Story of Jenny Thompson (Anything You Can Do... New Sports Heroes for Girls) by Doreen Greenberg
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Eddie's Little Sister Makes a SplashEddie's Little Sister Makes a Splash by Edward I. Koch
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I Can Swim  (DK Readers,  Level 1)I Can Swim (DK Readers, Level 1) by Karen Wallace
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