The Secret Science of Sports: The Math, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering Behind Every Grand Slam, Triple Axel, and Penalty Kick

by Jennifer Swanson

Book Overview

Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science The award-winning The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762473037
• ISBN13: 9780762473038
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7