The Science of a Slap Shot

From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. 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 JNF054070, JNF051140, JNF054110
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 9781633625846
Title Format Reinforced book
Release Date 2015-08-01
Author Ellen Labrecque
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents, Timeline of key events
Dewey 796.356
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 7.5 x 9.5
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 5.7
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Quiz 178794
Accelerated ReaderĀ® Points 0.5
 

Author: Ellen Labrecque

Ellen Labrecque is a freelance writer living in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Previously, she was a senior editor at Sports Illustrated Kids. Ellen loves to travel and then learn about new places and people she can write about in her books.

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