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The Science of a Sprint
Contributor(s): Labrecque, Ellen (Author)
ISBN: 1633625869     ISBN-13: 9781633625860
Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $30.47  
Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Track & Field
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science
Dewey: 796.422
LCCN: 2015005837
Lexile Measure: 960
Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.5" W x 9.5" (0.60 lbs) 32 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 178796
Reading Level: 5.7   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.