The Science of a Carve Turn

From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 7
Copyright 2016
BISACS JNF054110, JNF051140, JNF054160
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Series Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Lexile 990
ISBN 9781633625808
Title Format Reinforced book
Release Date 2015-08-01
Author Nel Yomtov
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents, Timeline of key events
Dewey 796.93
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 5.9
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Quiz 178787
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Points 0.5
 

Author: Nel Yomtov

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