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The Science of a Flip Turn
Contributor(s): Orr, Tamra B. (Author)
ISBN: 1633626733     ISBN-13: 9781633626737
Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $12.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science
Dewey: 797.200
Lexile Measure: 940
Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.2" W x 9.3" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 178790
Reading Level: 5.6   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
This book discusses the science behind various elements of swimming, particularly a flip turn. 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.