The science of a carve turn /

By:

Yomtov, Nel

Series: Full-speed sportsPublication details: Cherry Lake Publishing, 2016.Description: 32 pISBN:

9781633626706

DDC classification:

796.93

Contents:

The race is on! -- A look at the past -- The carve -- Danger on the slopes? -- Kings and queens of the slopes -- Timeline -- Think about it -- Learn more -- Glossary -- Index

Summary: This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. 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.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	MS Library	Non-fiction	796.93 YOM 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		IB17050951

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Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

The race is on! -- A look at the past -- The carve -- Danger on the slopes? -- Kings and queens of the slopes -- Timeline -- Think about it -- Learn more -- Glossary -- Index

This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. 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.

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