The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

by Amanda Lanser

Overview

Behind the flips, splashes, and speed of Olympic water sports, science is at work. Gravity and centrifugal force are at work as a diver spins and flips before splashing into the water. Olympic swimmers shave their bodies to reduce drag as they zip through the water. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite water events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491481615
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Science of the Summer Olympics
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	641,480
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Amanda Lanser is a freelance writer who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and taught seventh-grade reading and writing. She is the author of books on a variety of high-interest topics and enjoys writing for children of all ages.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Swimming with Science 5

Chapter 2 Forces on Swimmers 11

Chapter 3 The Dynamics of Diving 17

Chapter 4 The Science of Water Polo 23

Chapter 5 Training and Technology 27

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

packed with charts, photo diagrams, and other infographics that explain science concepts; unique blend of high-interest content and science; short, chunked sections of information support reluctant and struggling readers; enlightening information about how science is involved in people's daily lives