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The Science of a Triple Axel
Contributor(s): Labrecque, Ellen (Author)
ISBN: 1633626776     ISBN-13: 9781633626775
Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
OUR PRICE:   $12.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2015
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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
 
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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.