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Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids
Sports Science 40 GoalScoring HighFlying MedalWinning Experiments for Kids
Author: Jim Wiese, Jim Wiese
Dive headfirst into the science behind sports——and come up a winner!
  • Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind?
  • Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, ...  more »
  • Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you’ll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a "spiral" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!
ISBN-13: 9780471442585
ISBN-10: 0471442585
Publication Date: 5/31/2002
Pages: 128
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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Publisher: Wiley
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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