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Contributor(s): Abramovitz, Melissa (Author)

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 ISBN: 1420511556     ISBN-13: 9781420511550
Publisher: Lucent Press
OUR PRICE: $38.98  

Binding Type: Library Binding - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2014
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology)
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports
Dewey: 796.93
LCCN: 2014003802
Age Level: 12-15
Grade Level: 7-10
Series: Science Behind Sports
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" L (1.00 lbs) 120 pages
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2014
 
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Publisher Description:
This new title in the Science behind Sports series provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles behind the sport of skiing. A brief history of the sport is offered followed by chapters that cover the scientific concepts behind downhill skiing, h; Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques. Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m
 
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