Who Is Michael Phelps?

Find out how a mischievous boy became a phenomenal swimmer and the greatest Olympian of all time in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series!

Born 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.

Outside 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.

Author: Micah Hecht, Who Hq
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 03/05/2024
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.28w x 0.39d
ISBN13: 9781524791025
ISBN10: 1524791024
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Sports & Recreation
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Olympics & Paralympics
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Depression & Mental Illness

About the Author
Micah Hecht (they/them) is a swimmer who works in children's book publishing. They fervently follow swimming news online, and this is their first Who HQ book.