FICTION

The Science of Snowboarding

by Suzanne SLADE
9781476539119. ea vol: 48p. (The Science of Speed Series). diag. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Capstone. 2014. lib. ed. $31.32. pap. $9.95.
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Gr 3–6—Along with describing selected kinds of events in each type of sport, these profiles mention some performance techniques that improve speed, height, or control as appropriate. Each volume also covers helmets and other safety gear, as well as how recent advances in technology and materials science have created more efficient, responsive vehicles. The physical principles involved in the design of those vehicles and on display in various moves and feats also get once-overs. Small action photos, many with explanatory labels added, break the blocks of text into easily digestible units while adding plenty of visual energy.
Challenging narratives explain the science of car and bicycle racing along with descriptions of race venues, technology that protects competitors, and design of race vehicles. Accompanying the texts are overly busy graphics, photos, sidebars, charts, and science vocabulary definitions (sometimes all on one page). Persistent and motivated readers will learn a lot about these two sports. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Velocity: The Science of Speed titles: The Science of Car Racing and The Science of Bicycle Racing.
Reviewed by John Peters , Apr 01, 2014

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