Water Sports category: 1998 books

The Voyage of the Maiatla with the Naked Canadian candidly chronicles the true life adventures of a family of four that set forth on a 52-foot sailboat to circumnavigate the world. The life-long dream of the head of the household seizes the family's imagination and together they sail off on a voyage...

“A high-water mark in river running humor from the guides and the misguided.” —Tim Cahill, author of Pass the Butterworms and Pecked to Death by Ducks “Full of great tales, funny stories, and river lore, it will make some river runners eager to get back into the boats—and some wishing...

Are You Ready For Your First Backpacking Adventure? Get the complete guide on gearing up for your journey today! There's nothing better than waking up in the wilderness to birds chirping, water rushing, and leaves blowing in the wind. Yawning as you climb out of your hammock (or tent)...

You're an athlete, a triathlete, a budding swimmer. You want to swim faster, stronger and with expert technique - you have arrived!Swimming Essentials will heighten your ability, sharpen your technique and amplify your professionalism in the water. Learn the training drills that will make...

A new adventure for everyone’s favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn’t? A perfect read-aloud story about a summertime adventure!

Since English settlers first touched the shore of the new country in 1607, the Chesapeake Bay has been a multifaceted engine of American history and commerce. The body of inland tidal water between the largest bay cities, Norfolk and Baltimore, was large enough to be the setting of adventure and close...

Ever since he arrived at his family's rented summer house, Brendan has been hearing horror stories from all of the locals about sharks in the water. His new friend and surfing partner, Alex, swears the stories aren't true, but Brendan can't shake his fear. Then, one day, when Alex and Brendan are surfing off the coast, Brendan's shark nightmare comes true in a horrible way.

Brought to you by the writers of the best-selling CUPCAKE DIARIES series… The new JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS series is wholesome summer fun for young YA readers! Junior Lifeguard squad members Jenna, Selena, Piper, and Ziggy strive and hustle during beach training, where mistakes can mean life or...

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book. Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited...

It's time for Duckling to jump in the water and do what ducks do—swim! But he doesn't want to get wet. He'd rather take a nap. And he's really, really mad that everyone keeps telling him what to do! Luckily, Mama and Papa Duck are very, very patient, and soon, Duckling will join his siblings...

Anglers will jump at the chance to get the nitty-gritty of fishing for walleye that this authoritative resource provides. Besides basic fishing knowledge and safety points, anglers investigate spinning rods and reels, jigs and crankbaits, and live bait in this text that offers students opportunities...

Have you ever seen a banana in a bikini? Or a tangerine in trunks? What about grapes in goggles? In this uproarious follow-up to Vegetables in Underwear, kids will learn that there are many kinds of suits—including suits for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and scuba diving. But can you wear a business...

My e-book is a compilation of newspaper stories of shark attacks in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Hawaii, South Africa, New Guinea, and Australia. Perhaps readers are unaware of the dangers of swimming in inlets, like those that empty into the open waters of Raritan Bay. At times sharks venture...

Move over, dude! The Kook’s Guide to Surfing shows what it means to be a real surfer. This clever, often hilarious guide shares with kooks (those guys on surfboards who just don’t get it yet) the truths and know-how of a lifelong wave-lover. The secret: surfing responsibly and sharing the waves....