Contortion, German wheels, and other mind-bending circus science / by Marcia Amidon Lusted ; consultant, Vesal Dini, PhD in physics.
Title:
Contortion, German wheels, and other mind-bending circus science / by Marcia Amidon Lusted ; consultant, Vesal Dini, PhD in physics.
ISBN:
9781515772866
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Publication Information:
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2018]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Mind-bending acts of the circus! -- Human pyramid -- Adagio -- Hoop jumping -- Banquine -- Contortion -- Aerial cradle -- Horizontal bars -- Russian bar -- Freestanding ladder -- German wheel -- Chair stacking -- Circus safety.
Summary:
Explores the science behind a variety of circus acts from the human pyramid and contortion to the Russian bar and the freestanding ladder. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 4.9 0.5 194727.
Reading Counts RC 4.7 3.0 72646.
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Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
5-8.
Audience:
770 Lexile.
Reading level:
4.9.
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