Description
Today, swimming is a competitive sport enjoyed by people around the world. Find out how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water. Energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies. Scientists and coaches also study technique using video cameras and wind tunnels to help them swim faster.
Title Metadata
Author: |
Boudreau, Hélène |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Classics |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2008 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
797.21 |
Dewey Range: |
700s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.9 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
Guided Reading Level: |
Q |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 4 |
Lexile Level: |
890 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
