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Faster, Higher, Smarter: Bright Ideas that Transformed Sports
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009871
ISBN
9781554518135
Grade 4-8
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Description
Weaving together stories from the world of sports and science, this illustrated full-color book explains how scientific principles are at work during athletic competition. The amazing skills of well-known athletes such as Ted Williams and Michael Jordon are examined in the light of modern science to help readers understand at least some of the reasons why they were so successful. Additional material is also included about the negative effects of drug and steroid use upon the human body, as well as an inspiring section on advancements in prosthetic devices and how these improvements have revolutionized the lives of disabled athletes. 120 pgs, pb. ~ Mike
Publisher's Description of Faster, Higher, Smarter: Bright Ideas that Transformed Sports
What do athletes and rocket scientists have in common?
It takes a lot of talent, skill, and hard work to become a world-class athlete. But it takes even more to make a sport better: it takes smarts! And whether innovators are aware of it or not, it takes an understanding of physics, mechanics, and aerodynamics to come up with better techniques and equipment.
From swimming, soccer, and basketball to skateboarding and wheelchair sports, Faster, Higher, Smarter looks at the hard science behind many inventions and improvements in sports. Readers will find out how the introduction of the aluminum bat changed baseball; how a slapshot works, and what s involved in bending a ball like Beckham. It also covers the history of such milestones as the introduction of diversity, disabled athletes, and women in sport.
Entertaining, informative, and highly visual, this book is the perfect way to introduce scientific concepts to kids who love sports.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Annick Press |
| Author: | Simon Shapiro |
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781554518135 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.75 |
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