STEM in Auto Racing
From the Series STEM in Sports
This title examines the STEM concepts that make auto racing so thrilling. From the physics of drag and the chemistry of fuel to the technology of sensors and the engineering of car engines, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF051110, JNF054100, JNF051120 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | ABDO Publishing Company |
| Imprint | SportsZone |
| Series | STEM in Sports |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Lexile | 860 |
| ISBN | 9781532113468 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-12-15 |
| Author | Meg Marquardt |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 796.72 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 7.25 x 9.25 |
| Guided Reading Level | S |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 193787 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
STEM in Sports – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The breakdown of each concept into individual chapters allows the authors to fully analyze the impact STEM plays on the titular sport. Even games that seem relatively low-tech, where the gear required for play is fairly minimal, have fascinating STEM implications, such as the Magnus effect in soccer, which lets players bend it like Beckham, or shatterproof backboards in basketball. While all the volumes provide fascinating reading, Auto Racing stands out for its description of how technology and science have led to leaner, lighter, and faster vehicles with fuel specifically engineered to maximize performance, and steering wheels that allow drivers to know everything about their vehicle’s performance. In addition, abundant visuals make this a great series for curious readers and researchers alike. MVPs of the season. A top buy.