Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2775
Points per Word
0.00018
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Find out how science is involved in all your favourite water events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.
Quick Summary
This book reveals the secret science that makes Olympic swimmers slice through water faster and divers spin through the air with pinpoint precision. Readers will discover how water resistance, buoyancy, and body mechanics give athletes the edge they need to win gold medals. If your kid loves the hands-on science discoveries in "The Magic School Bus" series or rooting for athletes in sports biographies, they'll be hooked on this behind-the-scenes look at water sports. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who enjoy mixing sports excitement with scientific discovery.