The History of Swimming

In this book, early fluent readers will learn about swimming's beginnings and how it has evolved into the sport we know today. Learn about different strokes, how suits changed over the years to help athletes move faster, the most well-known swimming stars, and more. Sidebars and a Take a Look! infographic present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights critical events in the sport's history.

Children can learn more about swimming using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The History of Swimming also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

 The History of Swimming is part of Jump!'s History of Sports series.