Micheal Phelps shares how much work it takes to train for the Olympics and even more, training to win eight gold medals!
What I Thought:
This is a very interesting book! Did you know that Phelps took a three hour nap every day during his training? Over the years that added up to be 273 days, or three summer vacations for school kids.
Another fun fact that I found interesting is that Phelps had to eat as much as 10,000 calories a day. This equals to 912 pizzas a YEAR. Wow!
I liked the cartoon illustrations, and the cameos by Phelps' dog Herman and even a glimpse of his coach!
This is a great books to share with kids to show the commitment and determination it takes to become an Olympic athlete. This also a wonderful example of comparisons!
Recommended.
Want to see more? Check it out on Amazon: How to Train a T. Rex and Win by Michael Phelps with Alan Abrahamson, illustrated by Ward Jenkins.
Reviewed from a library copy.
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