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Golf

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606875

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of golf, including scientific concepts such as torque and lift, and actions such as swinging and twisting.

Football

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606868

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of football, including scientific concepts such as mass and projectile motion, and actions such as tackling and punting.

Basketball

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606851

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of basketball, including scientific concepts such as launch angles and inertia, and actions such as dribbling and shooting.

Baseball

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566606844

An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of baseball, including scientific concepts such as momentum and trajectory, and actions such as pitching and batting.

Training Horses

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566603188

A narrative guide to training horses, from where to work with the animals, when to begin training, which skills can be taught, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks.

Get Moving

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399039

Inspire students to get moving and be more active with this colorful science reader.

The Quest for Personal Best: Individual Sports

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392917

Sports offer opportunities for readers to learn and apply concepts and principles related to force and motion. Readers learn how science plays a critical factor in any athlete's quest to be the best at his or her sport. They read how mass is related to acceleration and velocity. Physics and aerodynamics affect many sports and help athletes strategize their next moves against their opponents. This book covers a variety of interesting sports suitable for the casual to the most fanatic sporting enthusiast.

Climbing and Diving

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392894

Readers may never expect that they might free fall to Earth, but if they have ever dived into a pool, that's exactly what they've done. This book shows readers how Newton's three laws of motion affect divers, skydivers, and mountain climbers' movements. Readers discover who uses gravity, who works against it, and all other forces that contribute to a successful dive or climb. After reading this book, readers can decide if they will ever be interested in engaging in one of these extreme sports.

The Quest for Speed: Vehicles

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433392900

The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.

Defying Gravity! Rock Climbing

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383205

Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a glossary of terms, and an index to engage and intrigue readers about the world of rock climbing.

Final Lap! Go-Kart Racing

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383229

Go-Karts are a fun and thrilling way to hit the road! This exciting nonfiction title invites readers to explore different parts needed to build a go-kart, velocity, speed, and how to stay safe in this fun motorsport. Using detailed images, charts and diagrams, informational text, and interesting facts in conjunction with mathematic skills and upper-level features such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a chapter format, readers are sure to be engaged and excited from cover to cover!

Showdown: Players Around the World

Lesley Ward (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853419

What does it take to be an athlete, and how do athletes choose their sport? Some athletes compete because they like to win, and some play sports because they like to work with others on a team. Whether you're competing on a team or alone, there is a sport for everyone! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to different sports from around the world, and discusses what it takes to be an athlete. This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking.

Race Cars

Chris Bowman (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781681034645

Whether racing around a paved track, down a straight lane, or across a dirt course, all race cars have one thing in common. They are chasing the checkered flag! No matter their shape or color, race cars are designed for speed. This title revs readers up as it winds through information about the parts and purposes of race cars.

What Should I Do? On the Playground

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800624

Playground safety rules are explained clearly, and readers are taught how to avoid dangerous equipment and irresponsible children as they play.

Tesla Model S

Julio Diaz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919416

The ground-breaking Tesla is feautured in this title with information on how it is changing the automobile world.

Ferrari Spider

Oswald James (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919423

This title gives the history of the one and only Ferrari Spider and how it has changed and evolved over the years.

Roller Coasters

Precious Mckenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918846

Simple text and photographs look at how roller coasters work.

Wave Pools

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918839

Simple text and photographs look at how wave pools work.

Dodge Charger

Frank Grout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919409

This title gives the history of the Dodge Charger and how it has changed and evolved over the years as one of America's favorite automobiles.

Chevy Corvette

Charles Piddock (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919379

This title gives the history of the famous Corvette and how it has improved and changed over the years.

Porsche 911

Charles Piddock (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919386

This title gives the history of the famous Porsche 911 and how it has evolved and changed throughout the years.

Ford Mustang

Charles Piddock (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919393

This title gives the history of the famous Ford Mustang and how it has changed and evolved throughout the years.

My Body Needs Exercise

Jenna Lee Gleisner (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536864

Introduces the different kinds of exercise and the benefits of physical activity on the human body while offering safe and healthy exercise tips.

Supercars

Peter Bodensteiner (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720754

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of supercars.

Stock Cars

Luke Colins (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680720747

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, charts, timelines, photos and levelling control this high interest title describes the history, features, and future of stock cars.