The science of a slap shot /

By:

Labrecque, Ellen

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

9781633626744

DDC classification:

796.96

Contents:

Ice hockey's strongest player -- The history of the slap shot -- Super slap shot science -- Harder, faster . . . scarier? -- Skating into the future -- Timeline -- Think about it -- Learn more -- Glossary -- Index.

Summary: This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. 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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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	MS Library	Non-fiction	796.96 LAB 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		IB17051448

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

This book discusses the science behind various elements of ice hockey, particularly a slap shot. 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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