Swimming Science

by Hlne Boudreau and Helene Boudreau

Book Overview

Today, swimming is a competitive sport enjoyed by people around the world. Find out how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water. Energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies. Scientists and coaches also study technique using video cameras and wind tunnels to help them swim faster.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778745554
• ISBN13: 9780778745556
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6