What Makes Sports Gear Safer?
by Kurtz, Kevin
Series:Engineering Keeps Us Safe
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AR Book Level
5.3
AR Points
1
Word Count
3,584
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
175351 EN
About this book
"What Makes Sports Gear Safer?" by Kevin Kurtz explores the engineering and technology behind sports safety equipment. The book examines how engineers use physics, chemistry, and new technologies to design protective gear such as carbon-fiber helmets, smart pads, and avalanche air bags. It also covers innovations like sneaker suspension systems that help athletes play sports more safely. The text is written at a 5.3 reading level for middle grade readers.