The science behind swimming, diving, and other water sports / by Amanda Lanser ; consultant, Mark Walsh.
Title:
The science behind swimming, diving, and other water sports / by Amanda Lanser ; consultant, Mark Walsh.
ISBN:
9781491481653
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Publication Information:
North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2016]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
General Note:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Swimming with science -- Forces on swimmers -- The dynamics of diving -- The science of water polo -- Training and technology.
Summary:
Presents a study of the physical forces at work during a swimming, diving, and water sports competition, exploring the science of how athletes flip in the air, splash in the water, and utilize high-tech swimsuits to reduce water drag.
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS MG 5.9 0.5 179647.
Reading Counts RC 6.4 3.0 69449.
Genre:
Electronic Access:
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Interest grade level:
3-6.
Audience:
940 Lexile.
Reading level:
5.9.
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Availability:
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