Science Behind...

Gymnasts seem to defy the laws of physics when they twist in the arm, balance themselves on one hand, or fly across the floor in back handsprings. The truth is that they're using the laws of physics to their advantage-and they're incredibly strong and ski

Any professional athlete will tell you that there's tons of science in the sport they play. But kids who just enjoy playing basketball in their backyard or on a school team may not realize it yet! This book helps readers make the connection between physic

Gymnasts seem to defy the laws of physics when they twist in the arm, balance themselves on one hand, or fly across the floor in back handsprings. The truth is that they're using the laws of physics to their advantage-and they're incredibly strong and skilled! In this book, young gymnasts can learn the science behind their skills, including the laws of motion and gravity. Friendly characters, including a cute robot, help explain both how gymnastics skills work and the science concepts.

There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport. A colorful design and friendly characters make the science fun. Step-by-step instructions on how to do certain martial arts moves encourage kids to get up and try them out! "It's an engaging way to teach the STEM concepts involved in sports, and libraries would be wise to add it to their collections." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

Why does a ball fall to the ground after it's kicked? That might not be what's going through a soccer player's head during a game, but it's certainly part of playing soccer! Gravity and forces are important parts of playing soccer, and understanding them could make you a better player. This colorful volume breaks down these concepts and more for young scientists and athletes looking to take their science and soccer games to the next level. Including a cute robot character learning to kick and take a header, this main content is written in language perfect for young readers. "It's an engaging way to teach the STEM concepts involved in sports, and libraries would be wise to add it to their collections." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

There is definitely an art to performing karate, tae kwon do, and judo. These martial arts take patience, practice, and strength to learn. But in addition to art, there's also science behind how the skills learned in martial arts work! In this book, young martial artists discover how the laws of physics apply to their sport. A colorful design and friendly characters make the science fun. Step-by-step instructions on how to do certain martial arts moves encourage kids to get up and try them out!

Why does a ball fall to the ground after it's kicked? That might not be what's going through a soccer player's head during a game, but it's certainly part of playing soccer! Gravity and forces are important parts of playing soccer, and understanding them could make you a better player. This colorful volume breaks down these concepts and more for young scientists and athletes looking to take their science and soccer games to the next level. Including a cute robot character learning to kick and take a header, this main content is written in language perfect for young readers.

Any professional athlete will tell you that there's tons of science in the sport they play. But kids who just enjoy playing basketball in their backyard or on a school team may not realize it yet! This book helps readers make the connection between physical science and a sport they love to play. It breaks down key science concepts while also explaining how they apply to basketball skills like dribbling. A loveable robot character and relatable kids are included in the text to add a bit of humor and fun to the science topics.