Surfing

by Gale Cengage Learning

Book Overview

Author Don Nardo examines the many aspects of science underlying the popular sport of surfing. This book discusses the physics of waves, the science behind board shape and how riders stay on the board, covering the principles of gravity, buoyancy, and water surface tension. It also covers the scientific principles behind movements such as popping-up on the board; catching a wave; riding a wave; turning; the hang-ten; the duck dive; the turtle roll;...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1420511564
• ISBN13: 9781420511567
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10