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  • Tennis Science

    Patricia Bow

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Explains how tennis players are turning to science and technology to help stay on top of their game. Discusses the latest racquets, playing surfaces, and training programs.
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  • Scientists at Work

    Susan Ring

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Ring, Susan
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  • On a Bike

    Nikki Bundey, Virginia Gray

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Introduces basic physics concepts such as force, resistance, and friction while describing bicycling skills, techniques, events, and safety issues
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  • Cycling

    Stephen Currie

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Feb. 17, 2014)
    Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; This book presents the scientific principles and concepts relevant to the sport of cycling. Individual chapters discuss the concepts of motion, energy transfer, force, momentum, friction, aerodynamics, and gravity; nutrtition and training required for cyc; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m
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  • Seeing Is Believing

    Elena Martin

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Introduces some of the tools that scientists use including microscopes and telescopes.
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  • The Science of Hockey

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Explains the mathematics, physics, and other science behind the game of hockey, from how different skates affect the skater's velocity to climate control in a hockey arena.
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  • Make It Move!

    Jennifer VanVoorst

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    VanVoorst, Jennifer
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  • What Is an Insect?

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Text and photographs present insects.
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  • Swimming Science

    Helene Boudreau

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Today, swimming is a competitive sport enjoyed by people around the world. Find out how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water. Energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers bodies. Scientists and coaches also study technique using video cameras and wind tunnels to help them swim faster.
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  • Skateboarding

    Lizabeth Craig

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, July 23, 2014)
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  • Keeping Warm

    Alan Rubin

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Rubin, Alan
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  • Seasons

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Trumbauer, Lisa
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