The Science of a Triple Axel Contributor(s): Labrecque, Ellen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1633626776 ISBN-13: 9781633626775 Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Ice Skating - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Physics - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History Of Science |
Dewey: 796.912 |
Lexile Measure: 1030 |
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 #: 178798 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice-skating, particularly a triple axel. 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. |