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Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of baseball, Learning STEM from Baseball presents a whole new ball game. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as:
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By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of baseball, Learning STEM from Baseball presents a whole new ball game. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as:
2) Learning STEM from Basketball: How High Does a Free Throw Fly? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
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Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of basketball, Learning STEM from Basketball presents an educational slam dunk. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as:
• Why does a basketball bounce?
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As the pitcher sends the ball flying, the batter takes a big swing. Crack! The ball zooms out of the park. It's a home run. From the perfecting a pitch to syncing up a swing, baseball takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of baseball. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots. She scores! A basketball swishes through the net, and...
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The soccer player smacks the ball with the inside of their foot, spending it spinning toward its target. It curves around the goalie and into the top corner of the net. Goal! Any good soccer player needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of soccer. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots. She scores! A basketball swishes through...
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With just a few seconds left in the game, the score is tied. The attacker cradles the ball close to the goal, grips the stick, and sends the ball sailing into the net. Score! The perfect shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of lacrosse. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots. She scores! A basketball swishes through the...
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As the clock ticks down, the quarterback looks for an open receiver. The offensive line holds back the opposing team's strong defense, but they can't give the QB time forever. The wide receiver breaks away and the QB launches the ball. Touchdown! A good football team needs skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of football. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index...
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A basketball player speeds down the court toward the basket. With just seconds left in the game the ball leaves their fingertips and arcs its way through the air. Swish! Nothing but net! A good shot takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of basketball. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots. She scores! A basketball swishes through...
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The forward streaks toward the goal, his skates biting into the ice as he drives forward. They pull back their stick and whip it forward. Wham! The hockey puck zooms along the ice. From skating like a pro to mastering the perfect shot, hockey takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science, technology, engineering, and math behind the game of hockey. Sports and STEM? Score! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents She shoots....
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make auto racing so thrilling. From the physics of drag and the chemistry of fuel to the technology of sensors and the engineering of car engines, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
10) STEM in soccer
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make soccer so exciting. From the physics of kicking to the technology of goal line sensors, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make basketball so exciting. From the physics of jump shots to the technology of computer simulations, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
13) STEM in baseball
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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. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
14) STEM in football
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make football so thrilling. From the physics of throwing to the technology of virtual training, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
15) STEM in hockey
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make hockey so exciting. From the physics of puck control to the technology of smart clothing, chapters bring STEM concepts to life.
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make snowboarding so thrilling. From the physics of friction and gravity to the technology of smart helmets, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.
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From dribbling and three-pointers to free throws and slam dunks, basketball is not only a game of athletic strength and skill, but also one of science and energy, angles and math, and high-tech engineering. In STEM in Basketball readers explore the science behind their favorite player's best moves on the court and learn about the technology that is changing the game. Why do backboards shatter? What is the best angle for a jump shot? What makes that...
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Ice hockey is one of the fastest games on the planet. Players move at high speeds in a flurry of sticks and skates, trying to control a small black disc while balancing on razor-thin steel blades. How do they do it? Simple. It's STEM. STEM in Ice Hockey breaks down the different elements of the game and explains how STEM applies to them all. Slap shots, tape-to-tape passes, edge work, body checks, trackable pucks, and graphite sticks-this book covers...
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What is your favorite extreme sport? Whichever one you love, you can be sure that STEM plays a big part in it. Explore the physics behind these over-the-top, incredible, gravity-defying sports, and, in the process, you'll have a new appreciation for science. STEM in Extreme Sports covers several of the most popular sports from skydiving to surfing to ski jumping. Learn what all these sports have in common because of STEM, and also how STEM makes them...
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Baseball is a classic American sport, and is downright addictive for those who love it. The baseball or softball diamond is also a great place to watch STEM-science, technology, engineering, and math-in action, as all play vital roles in both games. In STEM in Baseball and Softball, learn how players use the concepts of STEM every time they step on the field. From throwing a curveball to hitting the sweet spot on a bat or running the bases... all...
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