Experiments with sports
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Published: |
Children's Press,
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Publisher Address: | New York |
Publication Dates: | c2003. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
A true book |
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Carrier Form: | 47 p.: col. ill. ; 22 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780516278070 051627807X |
Index Number: | G804 |
CLC: | G804 |
Call Number: | G804/T631 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 44) and index. What's your favorite sport? -- Do you need speed? -- Experiment 1, Increasing friction -- Experiment 2, Reducing friction -- Experiment 3, Flying like the wind -- Do you need balance? -- Experiment 4, Finding the center of gravity -- Experiment 5, Finding your center of gravity -- Experiment 6, Falling over -- Do you need accuracy? -- Experiment 7, Hitting a baseball -- Experiment 8, Throwing a football -- Experiment 9, Shooting a basketball -- Fun with sports -- Experiment 10, Staying in place. Explores the science behind sports through simple experiments using everyday objects. |