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The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments (Irresponsible Science)
Sean Connolly
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Description for The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments (Irresponsible Science)
Hardcover. 54 thrilling and informative hands-on experiments for young scientists and sports fans alike, illustrating the physics principles in favourite sports from baseball to frisbee. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: YNW. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 231 x 145 x 30. Weight in Grams: 431.
Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football?Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities-and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role played by Newton's second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a ... Read more
Why does a knuckleball flutter? Why do belly flops hurt so much? Why would a quarterback prefer a deflated football?Here are 54 all-star experiments that demonstrate the scientific principles powering a wide variety of sports and activities-and offer insights that can help you improve your own athletic skills. How does a black belt karate chop her way through a stack of bricks? Use Popsicle sticks to understand why it's possible and learn the role played by Newton's second law of motion. Does LeBron James really float through the air on the way to a dunk? Use a tennis ball, a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780761189282
SKU
V9780761189282
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-1
About Sean Connolly
Sean Connolly is the author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science, The Book of Perfectly Perilous Math, and other books for children. He is the father of three, and loves doing science experiments with his kids.
Reviews for The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science: 54 All-Star Experiments (Irresponsible Science)
An engaging introduction to the principles of physics using well-chosen examples from the world of sports. For each sport science example, a simple do-it-yourself experiment (demonstration) is outlined which brings the applicable physics theory to life. Young curious readers will enjoy this book. Adults in the NFL head office might benefit from the section on deflated footballs. JOHN URSCHEL, NFL ... Read more