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Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids

by Jim Wiese

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Science in motion

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Science in motion

Jim Wiese connects familiar sports—from basketball and biking to snowboarding—with questions about the forces and mechanics behind athletic skills and equipment. The book offers dozens of hands-on activities using everyday household materials, exploring topics such as ball bounce, football spirals, balance, and the physics of hitting a fast pitch. Its experiment-based format also gives young readers ideas they can adapt for science fair projects, bringing observation and testing into the world of sports.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 curious about how sports and equipment work
  • Young experimenters seeking hands-on science activities with household materials
  • Students looking for sports-related science fair project ideas

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Sports and physical scienceHands-on experimentsMotion and mechanicsScience fair projects

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Book overview

Dive headfirst into the science behind sports----and come up a winner!
* 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?
* Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark?
* Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project?


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" is the best way to throw a football, how the surface of a ball affects its bounce, and much, much more. All of the projects are safe and easy to do, and all you need is everyday stuff from around the house. So take the plunge and get ready for Sports Science fun!
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