Description
This book discusses the science behind various elements of track and field, particularly sprinting. 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.
Title Metadata
Author: |
Labrecque, Ellen |
Publisher: |
Cherry Lake Publishing |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2016 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Interest Age: |
11 |
Binding Type: |
Library binding |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.7 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
0.5 |
Lexile Level: |
960 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
Guided Reading Level: |
S |
Reading Age: |
10 |
