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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 2
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How do curveballs curve? Why do golfers need engineers? Why do quarterbacks need to know physics? How is chemistry helping athletes heal? The answers to all those questions- and more-are in science . . . and in this book. Science is as much a part of sports as balls, uniforms, and coaches. New developments are helping athletes succeed and thrive. And it's not just sports-science is all around us, every hour of every day. Discover more ways that science...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
10) STEM in football
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Explores the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of football.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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See how the world of basketball has changed over the years. Technology has evolved, strategies have changed, and the players have become bigger, better, and faster. The sport of basketball looks different than it did in its early years.
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Physics explains how an ice hockey player scores a goal. Biology explains why certain exercises help hockey players become better and stronger. Math is used to calculate the exact measurement of different kinds of hockey rinks. Engineers use technology to create the safest equipment for hockey players. Readers see how these areas of STEM come together in a hockey game, and theyre sure to enjoy this unique look at common science curriculum topics....
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Lacrosse is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports played by young men and women in North America. In order to fully understand this exciting sport and play it safely and successfully, it helps to have a strong understanding of the science behind it. Readers discover the ways science, technology, engineering, and math are used together on the lacrosse field. This engaging take on familiar STEM topics is sure to delight readers who are sports...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces fans to innovations in the world of football. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
19) Sports Q&A
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c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Presented in a question-and-answer format, explores the basic science concepts behind the way we perform and the games we play.