Enzo George
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Playing basketball requires skill, strength, agility-and physics! Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how players who jump have to overcome gravity, how friction affects the ball when it bounces on the ground, and why the shot clock has to precisely measure time to make sure that teams shoot within 24 seconds of taking possession"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Pedaling a bike engages some of the most complex forces in the world of physics. Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of cycling. From stunt riding to road racing, discover how forces work to keeping you upright, pedaling, and moving forward all at the same time"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The streets are a physics playground! Discover how, by applying forces such as friction and the laws of motion, inertia, and torque, the urban environment can be used for sports including skating, soapbox racing, climbing, and parkour"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Whether it is a fun day at the beach, taking a canoe trip across a lake, or doing laps in a pool, water is a great venue for sports and leisure. Get an edge on your competitors with this interesting book, which reveals the science of water sports. Discover why high diving is possible, why the front crawl is the fastest swimming stroke, and how paddles and oars work as levers to generate forward motion"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This interesting title shows readers how the creation of maps depends a lot on the individual perception of the mapmaker. Readers will explore how mapping strategies can be used to organize and channel ideas and to inspire creativity."--
In this amazing title, readers will explore the possibilities new developments in technology are opening up for making maps. Mapmakers are using satellite data to map the locations of people and objects on Earth,...
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