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Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky Featured in Popular Youth Book Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the more-popular book collections at the elementary-school level and for early middle-school students is the “Who Is, Who Was” series, published by Penguin Random House<\/a> and known for its caricature covers. The series features biographies on high-profile individuals throughout history, and from a variety of vocations. The series highlights government figures, individuals from entertainment, people from the art world, innovators and those who have made societal impacts.<\/p>\n

There are also multiple titles in the series on great athletes, including the two individuals who are considered the greatest male and female swimmers in history: Michael Phelps<\/strong> and Katie Ledecky<\/strong>. Both titles were published in 2024 and detail the vast accomplishments of Phelps and Ledecky as legends in the pool. A 28-time Olympic medalist, Phelps was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame last year. Ledecky, meanwhile, owns 14 Olympic medals and will be a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection once she retired – which remains down the road.<\/p>\n

Phelps made five Olympic appearances between 2000-2016, earning 23 gold medals during his career. At the 2008 Games in Beijing, he set a record by claiming eight gold medals and setting seven world records. As for Ledecky, she is a four-time Olympian who has won the 800 freestyle at each of the Games in which she has competed.<\/p>\n

In the series, Phelps and Ledecky are joined in the athletes collection by Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Pele, Venus and Serena Williams and Jackie Robinson, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"