Faster, Higher, Smarter : bright ideas that transformed sports
Book |
Annick Press,
Toronto :
[2016]
- 2 of 2 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Main | J613.71 Sha | Children - Non-Fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
| Wellandport | J 796 SHA | Nonfiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Looks at the hard science behind many inventions and improvements in sports. Readers will find out how the introduction of the aluminum bat changed baseball; how a slapshot works, and what's involved in bending a ball like Beckham. It also covers the history of such milestones as the introduction of diversity, disabled athletes, and women in sport.
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Details
- ISBN: 155451813X (paperback)
- Physical Description: 120 p. : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.print
- Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, [2016]
- General Note: Title misspelled "Faster, highter, smarter" on spine.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 118) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: High jump: the Fosbury Flop -- Pole vault: flexible fiberglass -- Baseball: Ted Williams and the art of swing speed -- Football: getting a kick out of soccer -- Hockey: the terrifying slap shot -- Skateboarding: Ollie up! -- Speed skating: slapping on speed -- Cycling: Obree, the Flying Scotsman -- Wheelchair sports: Hang Glider to Wheeler-Dealer -- Swimming: the Berkoff Blastoff -- Ski jumping: V for victory -- Blade running: run like a Cheetah -- Skiing and tennis: a head for innovation -- Bungy jumping: a leap of faith -- Cheating: steroid scandals -- Statistics: analytics and the A's -- Basketball: Michael Jordan's hang time.
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Target Audience Note:
950 Lexile.