The book of wildly spectacular sports science, Sean Connolly ; [illustrations by Chad Thomas]
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The book of wildly spectacular sports science, Sean Connolly ; [illustrations by Chad Thomas]
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 9 and up
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The book of wildly spectacular sports science
Oclc number
932577699
Responsibility statement
Sean Connolly ; [illustrations by Chad Thomas]
Summary
"Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities|and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it|s possible and learn the role played by Newton|s second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a paperback book, and the help of a friend to understand the science of momentum and the real meaning of hang time. Using common household objects, each project includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and a detailed explanation of how and why the experiment worked. It|s a win-win."--Amazon.com
Table Of Contents
Bat and ball sports -- Goals and field goals -- Indoor sports -- Winter sports -- On the move outside -- Rackets and clubs -- Aquatic sports
Target audience
juvenile
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Sports science, 54 all-star experiments
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- Experiments
- Sports sciences
- Sports sciences -- Juvenile literature
- Physics + Experiments
- Science + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Sports + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Balls (Sporting goods) + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Science + Experiments
- Physics + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Sports + Experiments
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- Experiments
- Sports sciences
- Sports sciences -- Juvenile literature
- Physics + Experiments
- Science + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Sports + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Balls (Sporting goods) + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Science + Experiments
- Physics + Experiments -- Juvenile literature
- Sports + Experiments
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