The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports (Science of the Summer Olympics) - Softcover

Lanser, Amanda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1491481617 ISBN 13: 9781491481615

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2015

Synopsis

Behind the flips, splashes, and speed of Olympic water sports, science is at work. Gravity and centrifugal force are at work as a diver spins and flips before splashing into the water. Olympic swimmers shave their bodies to reduce drag as they zip through the water. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite water events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

About this title

Book Description:

covers all types of science involved in  each sport, including physics, biology, physiology, and technology; charts, photo diagrams, and other infographics explain science concepts; meets Next Generation Science Standards; unique blend of high-interest content and science

packed with charts, photo diagrams, and other infographics that explain science concepts; unique blend of high-interest content and science; short, chunked sections of information support reluctant and struggling readers; enlightening information about how science is involved in people's daily lives

About the Author:

Amanda Lanser is a freelance writer who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and taught seventh-grade reading and writing. She is the author of books on a variety of high-interest topics and enjoys writing for children of all ages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1491481617
• ISBN 13: 9781491481615
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32