Sports Science
Grade 2-5–These 26 activities will allow children to see some real-life applications of science principles. A paragraph-length explanation of the concept being explored opens each chapter, along with mention of a specific sport or type of sport (swimming/buoyancy, various balls/aerodynamics) it relates to. For each project, a list of readily available, inexpensive materials; step-by-step instructions; and an explanation of what happened during the experiment are included. Each description is accompanied by a sequence of color photos depicting children engaged in the activity, colorful cartoon spot art, and a highlighted Did You Know? box. A variety of fonts in black and red add interest. This book will be an appealing choice for children and for adults teaching basic science concepts to tactile and kinesthetic learners. A note to parents and educators covers safety dos and don'ts.–Michael Giller, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, GreenvilleCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.