{"product_id":"who-is-michael-phelps-paperback","title":"Who Is Michael Phelps? - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMicah Hecht\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWho Hq\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eManuel Gutierrez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out how a mischievous boy became a phenomenal swimmer and the greatest Olympian of all time in this inspiring addition to the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling Who Was? series!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOutside 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicah Hecht (they\/them) \u003c\/b\u003eis a swimmer who works in children's book publishing. They fervently follow swimming news online, and this is their first Who HQ book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 7.4 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748799283488,"sku":"9781524791025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5acc265836cccaa98996c7a90234891c_9fac96c4-5616-4d0a-8582-2a3652652719.webp?v=1779916505","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/who-is-michael-phelps-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}