{"product_id":"who-is-michael-phelps-9781524791025","title":"Who Is Michael Phelps?","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Micah Hecht, Who Hq\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Who Was?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.28w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781524791025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e551293 \/ Who Is Michael Phelps?","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44147443597357,"sku":"9781524791025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_407ca730-b7cb-4a98-8dce-d18294f717f0.jpg?v=1757185425","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/who-is-michael-phelps-9781524791025","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}