The Science of a Fastball

This book discusses the science behind various elements of baseball, particularly a fastball. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
Published: 08/01/2015
ISBN: 9781633626720
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.20w x 0.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 11/01/2015 pg. 56

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 178789 / Science of a Fastball
Reading Level: 5.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5