The Science Behind Gymnastics

Behind every jump, spin, and flip of Olympic gymnastics, science is at work. Centrifugal force is at work in a midair spin, and center of gravity is involved in balance beam routines. Newton's Third Law of Motion springs into action as a gymnast flies into the air in the vaulting event. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite gymnastics events and how gymnasts take science into account as they chase the gold medal.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2016
ISBN: 9781491481639
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.60w x 0.10d

Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/2016 pg. 60
School Library Journal 04/01/2016 pg. 106
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 pg. 162 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 179645 / Science Behind Gymnastics
Reading Level: 5.5 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5