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"How is the West Coast offense like quantum mechanics? How does the shape of the football invoke chaos theory? What lessons did Vince Lombardi glean from the brain of Sir Isaac Newton and the beautiful mind of John Nash? Should the NFL ban helmets? Why, in defiance of mathematics, does a coach almost never go for it on fourth down? The answers to these and dozens of other physics questions determine the outcome of every football game played in America,...
Author
Publisher
Hudson Street Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Veteran journalist Mark McClusky brings readers behind the scenes with a new generation of athletes, coaches, and scientists whose accomplishments are changing our understanding of human physical achievement and completely redefining the limits of the human body.
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2008.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examine some of the advancements in soccer gear, as well as the developments in stadiums around the world, which have helped make the game more enjoyable for players and fans alike.
6) Baseball
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Book
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Learn about the science behind the game of baseball, including concepts such as acceleration, kinetics, torque, and velocity.
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"For kids ages 8 to 12, The Science of Sports combines kid-friendly language and vibrant, original illustrations to show how principles of STEM are behind every soccer kick, slap shot, home run, and slam dunk"--
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Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The soccer player smacks the ball with the inside of their foot, spending it spinning toward its target. It curves around the goalie and into the top corner of the net. Goal! Any good soccer player needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of soccer"--Provided by publisher.
10) Sports
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This text explains how the subject of sports relates to the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math."--
12) Sports
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Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A basketball player speeds down the court toward the basket. With just seconds left in the game the ball leaves their fingertips and arcs its way through the air. Swish! Nothing but net! A good shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of basketball. Sports and STEM? Score!"--
Publisher
Macmillan Library Reference USA
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Acrobatics - Archery - Baseball - Basketball - Bowling - Boxing - Catching skills - Cycling - Bicycles - Golf - Athletic (Running) shoes - Jumps - Field athletics - Football - Gliding and hang gliding - Hockey - Karate - Paddle sports - Dynamics of oars and paddles - Running - Hurdling - Sailing - Skating - Skiing - Soccer - Swimming - Tennis - Volleyball - Weight lifting - Body performance - Sport science; Science and physics in sport_____________...
20) Baseball science
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pitchers put their entire bodies into their pitches, and batters hit balls that fly toward them at 100 miles per hour. Find out how pitchers throw curveballs, learn about the training techniques and nutritional requirements of professional players, and much, much more.