Who Is Michael Phelps? (Who Was?)

By: Micah Hecht and Who HQ

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Synopsis: 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.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 112 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781524791049
Related ISBNs:: 9781524791025
Publisher:: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:: 03/05/24
Copyrighted By:: Penguin Random House LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs, Psychology
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.