Who Is Michael Phelps?
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 5, 2024
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!
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- Who it’s for
- Young readers interested in illustrated middle-grade biographies
- Themes
- Athletic achievement, Growth through sport, Health and water safety advocacy
- Genres
- Sports Biographies for Kids, Olympics, Water Sports
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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.
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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.
Who it’s for
- Young readers interested in illustrated middle-grade biographies
- Readers interested in Olympic swimming
Where it sits
| Sports Biographies for Kids | 93% |
|---|---|
| Water Sports | 74% |
| Olympics | 61% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sports Biographies for Kids
- Depression & Mental Health
- Olympics
- Authors
- Micah Hecht
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- March 5, 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Athletic achievement · Growth through sport · Health and water safety advocacy
- Reading lane
- Sports Biographies for Kids