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Sports Science

by Jane P. Gardner
Russ Lewin
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How do curveballs curve? Why do golfers need engineers? Why do quarterbacks need to know physics? How is chemistry helping athletes heal? The answers to all those questions— and more—are in science . . . and in this book. Science is as much a part of sports as balls, uniforms, and coaches. New developments are helping athletes succeed and thrive. And it's not just sports—science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science is a part of our lives in SCIENCE 24–7!

  • Creators

  • Series

    Science 24/7

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 28, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781422284988
      • File size: 13143 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781422284988
      • File size: 13143 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.8
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2015

      Gr 5-8-Using narrative nonfiction, this attractive series hooks readers from the outset by using realistic story lines and engaging dialogue to demonstrate how science plays a part in everyday life. The narratives are well written and generally plausible (for instance, kids learning about inheritance of traits by visiting a pet store and observing a litter of kittens) and feature diverse tweens, teens, and adults as characters. While the purpose is to explain the subjects in a more accessible way, students may be distracted by the knowledge displayed by many of the characters. The large blocks of text and the small font are overwhelming at times, but photos and useful sidebars help break up the narrative into manageable chunks. The inclusion of an activity-based exercise ("Try It Yourself") at the end of each chapter further diversifies the content. Each volume ends with a clear, bite-size concept review that briefly reiterates the focus of each chapter. VERDICT Unique in its approach, this set stands out and would be a solid purchase to fill collection gaps.

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.8
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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