Physical science in water sports

George, Enzo, author.

Book 2020

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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Aquatic sports Juvenile literature

Physical sciences Juvenile literature

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George, Enzo. Science gets physical Science gets physical

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ISBN:

9780778776529
9780778775560

Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Target Audience Note:

Ages 11-14 Crabtree Publishing Company
Grades 4-6 Crabtree Publishing Company

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

World of water : Staying afloat
Swimming : Thrust and drag ; Choose your stroke ; The front crawl ; Water polo
Diving : Gravity and acceleration ; Torque
Paddling sports : Boats and blades ; Oarlocks and levers ; Top speed
Sailing : Shape of the hull ; Sails and keels ; Tacking
Surfing : Board and balance

LCCN:

2019043595

Control Number:

3111877

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