| Skiing Contributor(s): Abramovitz, Melissa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420511556 ISBN-13: 9781420511550 Publisher: Lucent Press OUR PRICE: $38.98 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports |
| Dewey: 796.93 |
| LCCN: 2014003802 |
| Series: Science Behind Sports |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the sport of skiing. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind downhill skiing, h; Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m |