| The Science of a Cutback Contributor(s): Yomtov, Nel (Author) |
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ISBN: 1633626717 ISBN-13: 9781633626713 Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Water Sports - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
| Dewey: 797.320 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: 21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 7.1" W x 9.3" (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 178788 Reading Level: 6.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book discusses the science behind various elements of surfing, particularly the cutback. 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.. |