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The Secret Science of Sports

The Math, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering Behind Every Grand Slam, Triple Axel, and Penalty Kick

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By Jennifer Swanson

Read by Maria Liatis

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jul 20, 2021
Publisher
Hachette Audio
ISBN-13
9781549108501

Price

$18.99

Format

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  1. Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $18.99
  2. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD
  3. Trade Paperback $16.99 $22.99 CAD

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Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch.

Every sport — from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse — involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can’t throw a ball without Newton’s Law of Motion, and you can’t calculate a player’s stats without math. And every type of sports equipment — a helmet, cleats, shoulder or knee pads — were designed with the latest engineering and technology.

The Secret Science of Sports breaks down normally difficult STEM concepts like forces of motion, gravity, algebra, and even neuroscience, in a language kids can — and will want to — understand. Divided into sections like chemistry, biology, physics, technology, and more, this handy guide uses examples from sports like soccer, baseball, softball, football, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and others to explain important STEM concepts for kids ages 8 to 12. They’ll learn how to use math to calculate a batter’s average, why a tennis racket is shaped the way it is, how biology affects athletic performance, the aerodynamics behind competitive swimsuits, and much more. With dozens of original, captivating illustrations to engage young readers, kids will have fun while learning about key STEM ideas that will prepare them for years of schooling to come.

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Jennifer Swanson

About the Author

Jennifer Swanson is fascinated by all of God's creation, which has led her to an award-winning career as the author of more than 45 books, with a specialty in science nonfiction. Her many titles include The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World, cowritten with Dylan Thuras; Outdoor School: Rocks, Fossils, and Shells, which was named to Kirkus's Best Nature Book list; books for Lego, National Geographic Kids, and the Big Fat Notebook series; and Up Periscope, a School Library Journal Nonfiction Elementary Best Book of the Year. Jennifer lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and you can find her online at jenniferswansonbooks.com.

Diana Renzina is an Latvian artist who is inspired by nature, folklore, Art Nouveau architecture, and many other beautiful things around her home in Riga, Latvia. She has illustrated The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics and several nonfiction science picture books. Outside of drawing, she enjoys taking photos, being in nature, dancing tango, listening to music, and reading. 

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