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Volleyball
Valerie Bodden
Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, July 19, 2016)"Do you think about science when you play baseball? Probably not. But you use science anyway." In sports, Making the Play involves more than athletic skill—it's all possible because of physics! Linking scientific concepts such as momentum and launch angle to actions common to each sport, this new series unveils the unseen world of forces at work behind each bat, ball, or club. High-contrast design and relatable images of people at play provide a colorful backdrop to each high-interest title. An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of volleyball, including scientific concepts such as gravity and acceleration, and actions such as bumping and spiking. Includes TOC, diagrams, glossary, book references, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.
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Volleyball
Melissa Abramovitz
language (Lucent Books Inc, June 14, 2013)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 new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the game of volleyball. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind serving the ball, how different surfaces and types of balls affect the game, training and conditioning, and the psychological aspects of the game. Includes graphics to help explain the scientific principles being discussed and a list of sources for further research.; 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 medical concerns, and the causes and treatment of sports-related injuries. The full-color text is augmented by fact boxes, sidebars, photos, and detailed diagrams, charts and graphs. In addition, a subject-specific glossary, bibliography and index provide further tools for researching the sports and concepts discussed throughout the volume.
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Volleyball
Matt Doeden
Paperback (Amicus Ink, Feb. 2, 2016)Once every four years, the best athletes gather at the Summer Olympic Games in tests of speed, strength, and teamwork. Learn about the most popular events and how they captivate audiences around the world. High-imapct photography will engage readers, while the carefully leveled text will help struggling readers be successful. Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, and overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May-Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings.
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Volleyball
Victoria Sherrow
Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 2002)Discusses the history and evolution of the game of volleyball, its recent popularity, and famous personalities in the game's history.
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Volleyball
Ray McClellan
Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)The sport of volleyball requires aggressive intensity. The ball can travel at speeds up to 88 miles per hour! In this book, children will learn the basic rules of volleyball, the necessary equipment, and how to bump, set, spike, and dive their way to victory.
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Volleyball
Erica Donner
Library Binding (Jump!, Aug. 1, 2016)Lets play volleyball! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Volleyball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to play.
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Volleyball
Nancy Streza
Paperback (Xist Pub, Oct. 1, 2018)What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Volleyball students will learn all about the fast-paced game on on a court in a gym or on the sand. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.
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Volleyball
Nancy Streza
Hardcover (Xist Pub, Oct. 1, 2018)What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Volleyball students will learn all about the fast-paced game on on a court in a gym or on the sand. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.
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Volleyball
Matt Doeden
eBook (Amicus Digital, Sept. 1, 2015)Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, and overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings.
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Volleyball
Matt Doeden
Library Binding (Amicus, July 1, 2015)"Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, an overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings."--
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Volleyball
Nate Leboutillier
Library Binding (Creative Educ, Jan. 1, 2012)"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Soviet Yuri Chesnokov--of the Olympic sport of volleyball, which officially became a part of the modern Summer Games in 1964" -Provided by Publisher.
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Volleyball
Melissa Abramovitz
Library Binding (Lucent Books, June 14, 2013)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 new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the game of volleyball. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind serving the bal; 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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