Science of a Slap Shot, The (16)
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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SeriesFull-Speed Sports
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ManufacturerCherry Lake Publishing/Sleeping Bear Press
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PublisherCherry Lake Publishing: 21st Century Skills Library
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Publisher or imprintCherry Lake Publishing: 21st Century Skills Library
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AuthorLabrecque, Ellen
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ISBN-101-63362-584-2
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ISBN-13978-1-63362-584-6
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7 1/2" x 9 1/2"
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Reading Interest3,4,5,6,7,8
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# of Pages32
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Word Count2280
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Accelerated Reading Quiz#178794
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Accelerated Reading Level5.7
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Dewey Decimal796.356
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Guided Reading LevelS
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Lexile PrefixMG
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Lexile Level990
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Date Published2016
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.