Lisa J Amstutz
Science of the Summer Olympics
Hardcover
(Raintree Feb. 11, 2016)
, UK ed. edition
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.
- Series
- Edge Books: Science of the Summer Olympics
- ISBN
- 1474711529 / 9781474711524
- Pages
- 128
- Weight
- 35.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.4 x 1.6 in.
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