Age
12-15
Grade
7-10
Jennifer Mackay
Figure Skating
Hardcover
(Lucent Books June 12, 2012)
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.; Figure skating - the world's most popular winter Olympic sport - is the subject of Lucent's newest addition to the Science behind Sports series. Though figure skaters are often known for their theatrical and artistic performances, author Jenny MacKay outl; 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
- Series
- Science Behind Sports
- ISBN
- 1420507842 / 9781420507843
- Pages
- 128
- Weight
- 12.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.9 x 0.4
in.