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The Science Behind Track and Field

Author: Amstutz, Lisa J.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2382
Points per Word 0.00021
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book explores the science behind track and field events, explaining how biology and physics play a role in athletic performance. It examines how athletes apply scientific principles to improve their training and competition techniques. The book is designed for middle grade readers in grades 4-8 and provides an educational look at Olympic track and field through a scientific lens.

Quick Summary

This book reveals the hidden science that makes Olympic track and field athletes run faster, jump higher, and throw farther than ever before. Kids will discover how physics, biology, and engineering give sprinters their explosive speed, jumpers their gravity-defying leaps, and throwers their incredible power. If your kid loves the "Who Would Win" series or enjoys learning how things work in real life, they'll be hooked on seeing science in action through their favorite sports. Perfect for curious kids in grades 4-8 who want to understand The Science of Human Flight behind their favorite athletic performances.