Bibliograph

The science behind swimming, diving, and other water sports, by Amanda Lanser ; consultant: Mark Walsh

Type

Label

The science behind swimming, diving, and other water sports, by Amanda Lanser ; consultant: Mark Walsh

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The science behind swimming, diving, and other water sports

Oclc number

915497623

Responsibility statement

by Amanda Lanser ; consultant: Mark Walsh

Series statement

Science of the Summer Olympics

Summary

Behind the flips, splashes, and speed of Olympic water sports, science is at work. Gravity and centrifugal force are at work as a diver spins and flips before splashing into the water. Olympic swimmers shave their bodies to reduce drag as they zip through the water. Find out how science is involved in all your favorite water events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal. --Page 4 of cover

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor