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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. 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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of football, particularly a spiral. 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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Discusses the history and science behind the triple axel jump in figure skating, looking into the evolution of the jump, the physical forces involved, the safety of the jump, and the scientific approach to training in figure skating.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. 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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of surfing, particularly the cutback. 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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of baseball, particularly a fastball. 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,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book discusses the science behind various elements of swimming, particularly a flip turn. 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...