Motion in Sports
by David Wiseman
How does a gymnast stay balanced on a thin balance beam? Why doesn’t a surfer sink into the ocean while on a surfboard? How much force is behind a golfer’s swing? If you’ve ever asked questions like these, you’ll love Motion in Sports! In this book you’ll learn what terms like velocity, inertia, force, and friction mean and the important roles they play in many different sports. Along the way, discover tips that will help you enjoy your favorite sports even more.
- 32 pages
- Full-color photos and illustrations
- Paperback, perfect binding, 11″x8.5″
Motion in Sports is an optional read-aloud book for our Motion and Simple Machines science unit and is included in the optional Motion and Simple Machines Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit. It is designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit.
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