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OverviewBorn and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy--more energy than most other kids his age--and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals. Outside of the pool, Michael became an advocate for mental and physical health for adults and children. He even founded an organization that teaches water safety and promotes healthy living. Young readers can learn more about Michael Phelps's thriving legacy in this illustrated middle-grade biography. Find out how a mischievous boy became a phenomenal swimmer and the greatest Olympian of all time in this inspiring addition to the#1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series! Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy--more energy than most other kids his age--and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals. Outside of the pool, Michael became an advocate for mental and physical health for adults and children. He even founded an organization that teaches water safety and promotes healthy living. Young readers can learn more about Michael Phelps's thriving legacy in this illustrated middle-grade biography. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Micah Hecht , Who HQ , Manuel GutierrezPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin Workshop Dimensions: Width: 13.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 19.40cm Weight: 0.102kg ISBN: 9781524791025ISBN 10: 1524791024 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 05 March 2024 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMicah Hecht (they/them) is a swimmer who works in children's book publishing. They fervently follow swimming news online, and this is their first Who HQ book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |