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Books with title Physical Science in Street Sports

  • Physical Science in Street Sports

    Enzo George

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    The streets are a physics playground! Discover how, by applying forces such as friction and the laws of motion, inertia, and torque, the urban environment can be used for sports including skating, soapbox racing, climbing, and parkour.
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  • Physical Science in Water Sports

    Enzo George

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    Whether it is a fun day at the beach, taking a canoe trip across a lake, or doing laps in a pool, water is a great venue for sports and leisure. Get an edge on your competitors with this interesting book, which reveals the science of water sports. Discover why high-diving is possible, why the front crawl is the fastest swimming stroke, and how paddles and oars work as levers to generate forward motion.
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  • Physical Science in Snow and Ice Sports

    Enzo George

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    Nearly all snow and ice sports involve overcoming the force of friction and reducing it as much as possible. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, bobsleigh, and luge. Discover how winter athletes overcome physical forces to fly in the air, increase their speed, and spin endlessly without falling over.
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  • Physical Science in Cycling Sports

    Enzo George

    Hardcover (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    "Pedaling a bike engages some of the most complex forces in the world of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of cycling. From stunt riding to road racing, discover how forces work to keeping you upright, pedaling, and moving forward all at the same time"--
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  • Physical Science in Street Sports

    Enzo George

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    The streets are a physics playground! Discover how, by applying forces such as friction and the laws of motion, inertia, and torque, the urban environment can be used for sports including skating, soapbox racing, climbing, and parkour.
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  • Physical Science in Snow and Ice Sports

    Enzo George

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    Nearly all snow and ice sports involve overcoming the force of friction and reducing it as much as possible. Get an edge on your competitors with this informative book, which reveals the science of sports such as skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, bobsleigh, and luge. Discover how winter athletes overcome physical forces to fly in the air, increase their speed, and spin endlessly without falling over.
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  • Physical Science in Water Sports

    Enzo George

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    Whether it is a fun day at the beach, taking a canoe trip across a lake, or doing laps in a pool, water is a great venue for sports and leisure. Get an edge on your competitors with this interesting book, which reveals the science of water sports. Discover why high-diving is possible, why the front crawl is the fastest swimming stroke, and how paddles and oars work as levers to generate forward motion.
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  • Physical Science in Cycling Sports

    Enzo George

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Jan. 15, 2020)
    "Pedaling a bike engages some of the most complex forces in the world of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of cycling. From stunt riding to road racing, discover how forces work to keeping you upright, pedaling, and moving forward all at the same time"--
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