sports sciences

"How does the soccer ball bend like that? Why does the ball look like that? What makes that goalie so good? This book tackles all this and more . . . explores the effects of all the forces acting on a soccer ball, including the phenomenon known as the Magnus effect"--Publisher.

"From dribbling and three-pointers to free throws and slam dunks, basketball is not only a game of athletic strength and skill, but also one of science and energy, angles and math, and high-tech engineering . . . readers explore the science behind their favorite player's best moves on the court and learn about the technology that is changing the game"--Publisher.

Explains how numerous science concepts are at work during gym class, looking at forces and energy, muscles, balance, and more; and provides instructions for testing some of these concepts.

Reviews the history of skateboarding, and looks at the influence of science and technology on how skateboards are made, safety issues, clothing and gear, and riding techniques.

"In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind tennis, while learning about motion and movements of the sport and the technology of athletes' clothing and gear"--Provided by publisher.

Football is much more than tackles, touchdowns, and end zone celebrations. It's a spectacular spectacle where football, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.

Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a spectacular spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.

Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.

Photographs and illustrations teach readers the importance of sports and exercise science, how the body responds to exercise, andexamples of training programs.

Uses graphic novel format to reveal the science at play behind the sport of baseball.