STEM in Gymnastics

Without STEM--science, technology, engineering, and mathematics--gymnasts couldn't excel on the balance beam, vault, rings, floor exercise, or other events. All of these STEM domains help gymnasts do incredible tricks with their bodies and equipment. In this highly motivating volume, readers discover the many connections between STEM and gymnastics, with the aid of sidebars, graphic organizers, fact boxes, and stunning action-packed photographs. Essential areas of the elementary STEM curricula are explained in a relatable and accessible way that's sure to entertain and inform readers.