| The Science of a Carve Turn Contributor(s): Yomtov, Nel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1633626709 ISBN-13: 9781633626706 Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Olympics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics |
| Dewey: 796.930 |
| Lexile Measure: 990 |
| Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.2" W x 9.3" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 178787 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport. |