basketball : the math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so much more!
Buckley, James
"Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds to score a basket? What's the geometry behind making the perfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all about the numbers and maths behind this popular sport. Numbers are everywhere in basketball--from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to the digits on each player's jersey. In this awesome new book, you'll learn how these numbers make basketball the game we know and love today, and also get a few tips along the way on how to improve your game. Read about amazing statistics and learn how to track the stats of your favourite basketball stars. Discover how to improve your bounce pass and chest pass with geometry and physics. Colourful graphics explain the maths behind the sport, and cool photos make you feel like you're right on the court. Filled with sports trivia and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this book is sure to be a slam dunk with kids who can't get enough of the game and want to learn more"--Provided by the publisher.
A collection of poems about math, featuring selections such as "Math Makes Me Feel Safe, " "Fractions, " "Pythagoras, " and "Time Passes, " by a variety of authors including Janet S. Wong, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Ilo Orleans, and others.
When a robot at the math museum zaps their math skills, sixth-grader Logan and his mischievous friend, Benedict, must pass a series of math challenges to retrieve their knowledge.
Shows how math skills can be used to learn more about tsunamis, including the triggers, the difference from regular waves, and where they occur most often.
"Whether a marathon or a sprint, or jumping or throwing, STEM explains how it all works . . . [explores] the STEM concepts behind events from sprinting to long-distance running, and javelin to shot put"--Publisher.
