| Science of the Summer Olympics Contributor(s): Amstutz, Lisa J. (Author), Carmichael, L. E. (Author), Peterson, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 1491481730 ISBN-13: 9781491481738 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $97.41 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics |
| Series: Science of the Summer Olympics |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.4" W x 9.3" (2.16 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A captivated audience watches the dizzying spins of gymnasts, the powerful glides of top swimmers, and the goal-scoring kicks of soccer players. The Summer Olympics have started But there's more than speed and skill involved in the athletes' medal-worthy performances. Science plays a role in each well-rehearsed movement, in top speeds, and even the protective gear used in the Olympics. Take young readers behind the scenes to get a close look at how science is involved in their favorite Summer Olympic sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and soccer. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carmichael, L. E.: - L. E. Carmichael completed her Ph.D. thesis on the genetics of wolves and arctic foxes in 2006. Since then, she has published 15 science books for kids and teens on topics ranging from animal migration to civil engineering. Her book The Scientific Method in the Real World is a Junior Library Guild Selection, and Fox Talk: How Some Very Special Animals Helped Scientists Understand Communication won a silver medal in the 2014 Benjamin Franklin Awards. Carmichael lives near Halifax, Nova Scotia.Amstutz, Lisa J.: - Lisa Amstutz is the author of seven science books for children, one adult nonfiction title and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Biology and an M.S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. Lisa taught outdoor education for several years and still enjoys sharing her love of nature with children. Lisa lives on a six-acre hobby farm in rural Ohio with her husband and four children. |