Sports Science - 9780471442585

Sports Science40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids\nAuthor(s): Jim Wiese\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9780471442585, 978-0471442585\nSynopsis\nDive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner!\n * Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind?\n * Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark?\n * Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project?\n \n If you answered \""Yes\"" to any of these questions, then Sports Science is for you! From basketball to biking to snowboarding and more, you'll discover the science behind all your favorite sports. Dozens of fun-filled activities help you see for yourself how a batter can hit a 90-mile-an-hour pitch, why a \""spiral\"" !