Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Skydiving science: does the size of the parachute matter? -- Skipping science: an experiment in jump-rope lengths -- Make your own sports equipment -- Why are skis so long? -- Energetic 2-ball bounces -- The physics of baseball: how far can you throw? -- Surface science: where does a basketball bounce best? -- Swiveling science: the mechanics of a carnival game -- Speedy science: how fast can you react? -- The scientific method.
Summary:
"Sports and other kinds of fun movement make us feel good and energized, and are great to do with friends and family. But they also have a lot of science involved if you look closely! In this title, readers explore what bouncing a ball, jumping rope, hula hoops, and throwing a baseball have to do with science. Each experiment or activity includes an explanation of the scientific concept to be tested, a list of materials, set up information, and a step-by-step guide to performing the experiment. "Extras" and science fair project ideas conclude most experiments as give students ideas for expanding each project"-- Provided by publisher.
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