Baseball: Science at the Ballpark

Baseball: Science at the Ballpark
ISBN-10
1534561064
ISBN-13
9781534561069
Series
Baseball
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
104
Language
English
Published
2017-07-15
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Author
Ryan Nagelhout

Description

Why does a curveball curve? Why is it sometimes better to slide into a base than to run to it? How can baseball players avoid common injuries? As readers discover the science behind baseball, they find the answers to these and many more questions about the sport that’s often called America’s pastime. Fun fact boxes, informative sidebars, and action-packed photographs give readers an exciting look at the way common areas of science are applied in baseball games—from the backyard to the big leagues. This fresh look at STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—is sure to captivate readers.

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