"Breaks down the elements of the [ice hockey] game and explains how STEM applies to all of them. Slap shots, tape-to-tape passes, edge work, body checks, trackable pucks, and graphite sticks--this book covers it . . . and more"--Provided by publisher.
"Learn how gymnastics events are affected by STEM, and what gymnasts must know about STEM to be at their best. From the . . . math of the . . . scoring system to high-tech equipment, STEM is everywhere in this sport"--Provided by publisher.
"This book . . . looks at how STEM impacts the game [of football], from broken tackles and perfect spirals to super safe helmets and high-tech stadiums.
"In Connecting STEM and Sports, learn what the future holds as high-stakes contests are pushed to the limits with ever-evolving science, technology, engineering, and math"--Provided by publisher.
Offers advice for scientists on how to communicate their ideas to persons in the business, government, and education fields to help their findings gain notoriety and effect change. Includes examples from successful demonstrations along with charts, sidebars, and an index.
a ranking of the most influential scientists, past and present
Simmons, John
Chronicles the lives and accomplishments of 100 of the world's most influencial scientists from throughout the course of history, ranging from Isaac Newton to Archimedes.
Provides instructions for experiments that teach about water, covering the water cycle, water pressure, weight and volume, floating and sinking, surface tension, and more.
Contains instructions for science fair projects based on experiments conducted on the "MythBusters" television series in attempts to discover the truth behind popular myths and legends.
Teenagers Mal and Laura, having grown up in the grim reality of a spiritless New York City, face additional woes when Mal discovers his brother has disappeared and Laura's parents have forgotten her, and their efforts to reclaim their families lead the teens to discover that they have been erased from the memories of everyone they have ever known.
Presents an introduction to science for elementary age students, covering physical movement and growth, and including a brief history of science events within the topic, vocabulary words and definitions, illustrations and photographs, and an index.
