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  • Science of the Summer Olympics

    Lisa J Amstutz

    Hardcover (Raintree, Feb. 11, 2016)
    A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers and the goal-scoring kicks of football players. The Summer Olympics have started! But there's more than speed and skill involved in the athletes' medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds and even the protective gear used in the Olympics. Take young readers behind the scenes to have a close look at how science is involved in their favourite Summer Olympic sport, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and football.
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  • Science of the Summer Olympics

    Lisa J. Amstutz, L. E. Carmichael, Christine Peterson, Stephanie Watson

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers, and the goal-scoring kicks of soccer players. The Summer Olympics have started! But there’s more than speed and skill involved in the athletes’ medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds, and even the protective gear used in the Olympics. Take young readers behind the scenes to get a close look at how science is involved in their favorite Summer Olympic sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and soccer.
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  • Science of the Summer Olympics

    Lisa J. Amstutz, L. E. Carmichael, Christine Peterson, Stephanie Watson

    Hardcover (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers, and the goal-scoring kicks of soccer players. The Summer Olympics have started! But there’s more than speed and skill involved in the athletes’ medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds, and even the protective gear used in the Olympics. Take young readers behind the scenes to get a close look at how science is involved in their favorite Summer Olympic sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and soccer.
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