| The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments Contributor(s): Connolly, Sean (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761189289 ISBN-13: 9780761189282 Publisher: Workman Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Experiments & Projects - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General |
| Dewey: 507.8 |
| Lexile Measure: 1020 |
| Series: Irresponsible Science |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.7" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football? Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities--and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role played by Newton's second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a paperback book, and the help of a friend to understand the science of momentum and the real meaning of hang time. Using common household objects, each project includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and a detailed explanation of how and why the experiment worked. It's a win-win. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat--it's all in the science. |
Contributor Bio(s): Connolly, Sean: - Sean Connolly is the author of the Totally Irresponsible Science series and dozens of other books for both children and adults. A father of three, he is in an ideal position to explain the nuts and bolts of these experiments. He lives in England. |