With his record-breaking eight gold medals won for swimming in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Phelps became an international sensation. In this picture book, Phelps explains the mind-boggling statistics of his years of training in terms young kids can understand. Full color.

The inspiring young swimmer who won eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics explains his training schedule. Michael Phelps makes comparisons about the number of miles he swam, calories he ate, naps he took, weights he lifted, and so forth, in a way that young readers can easily understand. For example: What does it take to win eight gold medals? Napping away three summer vacations? Eating enough broccoli to fill the back of a pickup truck? Swimming the length of the Great Wall of China three times? He says that he could even leg-press a New York subway car! Ages 4-8. Full-color illustrations.

With twenty-three Olympic gold medals, American competitive swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for most gold medals won in Olympic history. This compelling book provides a balanced biography of Michael Phelps. Chapters discuss his early years, his personal ups and downs, and how his career has changed the sport of swimming forever.

When their parents steal a monkey from the zoo to help them pick pockets, our heroes rush into action and return the wily animal using disguises, inventions, and old-fashioned shoe leather. They also learn what a monkey can do in 11 minutes: 1) Stick his fingers in your right nostril. 2) Lick your eyebrows, pick his teeth, and then wipe his finger on your shirt. Giggles and guffaws will be the result of anyone reading Book One of Good Crooks. Author Mary Amato is a star of state master and children's choice lists and returns to the age category of her popular Riot Brothers chapter book series with this funny, silly new series.

A baby goes on a big-city adventure, and there are so many exciting sights to see! In New York, Baby!, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art number among the top destinations. Rhyming text and charming illustrations make this picture book perfect for babies—and parents—who are always on the go, or who have big-city dreams!

In No Limits, Michael Phelps - perhaps the greatest Olympic competitor the world has ever seen - will show us the secrets to his remarkable success, from training to execution. Behind his tally of Olympic gold medals - more than any athlete throughout history - lies a consistent approach to competition, a determination to win, mental preparation, and a straightforward passion for his sport. One of his mottos is 'Performance is Reality', and it typifies his attitude about swimming. No Limits goes behind the scenes to explore the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication that catapulted Phelps into the international spotlight. Phelps will share remarkable anecdotes about family, his coach, his passion for the sport, and the wisdom that he has gained from unexpected challenges and obstacles. Highlighting memorable races and valuable lessons from throughout his career, Phelps offers candid insight into the mind and experiences of a world champion. No Limits will inspire anyone to follow their passion straight to the finish line.

When it's time for bed, these little chicks can't sleep and they...run...wild!