Sports Science [Hardcover]

Shar Levine (Author), Leslie Johnstone (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

Kids will swing, run, and jump for joy when smart science combines with super sports. These absorbing activities use both body and mind and make learning science thoroughly entertaining. As children uncover the principles that underlie everything from baseball, basketball, and biking to skiing, surfing, and swimming, they'll begin to understand how the stars perform their famous moves and why some people do better than others at certain sports. And imagine what fun youngsters will have as they kick around a beach ball to see what it takes for a soccer player to shoot straight or as they sing "Happy Birthday" while doing sit-ups to find out why athletes let out those rude-sounding grunts and groans as they play.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-5–These 26 activities will allow children to see some real-life applications of science principles. A paragraph-length explanation of the concept being explored opens each chapter, along with mention of a specific sport or type of sport (swimming/buoyancy, various balls/aerodynamics) it relates to. For each project, a list of readily available, inexpensive materials; step-by-step instructions; and an explanation of what happened during the experiment are included. Each description is accompanied by a sequence of color photos depicting children engaged in the activity, colorful cartoon spot art, and a highlighted Did You Know? box. A variety of fonts in black and red add interest. This book will be an appealing choice for children and for adults teaching basic science concepts to tactile and kinesthetic learners. A note to parents and educators covers safety dos and don'ts.–Michael Giller, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, Greenville
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From Booklist

Twenty-six science-related activities are featured in the collection, each clearly explained on several well-illustrated pages. Each activity involves a scientific principle--aerodynamics, gravity, etc. In many of the cases, the link with sports is rather tenuous, but the connection will still add some interest. Sidebars provide extra information, mostly relevant but occasionally just filler. Most of the equipment and materials required to complete the activities are readily available around the house, and a complete list of the items needed is provided at the beginning of the book. A good two-page glossary rounds out the book. Kids probably won't pick this up on their own, but teachers will find it useful. Todd Morning
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140271520X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402715204
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,416,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Sports Science (Hardcover)

Purchased this book after reading it in the public library. I decided right then that we needed a copy in our home library so that we could do the experiments as often as we wanted. This is part of a series of science books that brings science to everyday living. Excellent books for the home!