Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

The science of baseball : the top ten ways science affects the game / by Matt Chandler.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Top 10 Science | Sports Illustrated kids (Capstone Press)Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2016]Copyright date: ©2016Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781491482186
  • 1491482184
  • 9781491485989
  • 1491485981
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
America's game -- The science behind a strike -- Swing for the fences -- Angling for a hit -- The air effect -- Indoor advantages -- Armed and dangerous -- The perfect bunt -- Stealing science -- Grass or turf? -- Follow the bouncing ball.
Summary: "Describes the science behind the sport of baseball"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 796.357 C456 Available 33111008693133
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Introduces young readers to the exciting ways science affects baseball! Simple text, full-color photos, and a running top-ten countdown help readers grasp the science within their favorite sports.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

America's game -- The science behind a strike -- Swing for the fences -- Angling for a hit -- The air effect -- Indoor advantages -- Armed and dangerous -- The perfect bunt -- Stealing science -- Grass or turf? -- Follow the bouncing ball.

"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-10.

Grades 4 to 6.

Powered by Koha