02284cam a2200385 i 4500 335271836 ER5 20160325120000.0 150213s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2015006118 9781499410716 pbk. book 1499410719 pbk. book 9781499411089 6 pack 1499411081 6 pack 9781499411485 library bound 1499411480 library bound NJQ/DLC eng NJQ rda DLC ER5 rda Mahoney, Emily Jankowski. The science of soccer / Emily Mahoney. Soccer. New York : PowerKids Press, 2016. New York : PowerKids Press, [2016] 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Sports science. Includes bibliographical references and index. Exciting science! -- Physics in action -- Soccer ball shapes -- It's all about the ball -- Kicking it! -- Corner kicks -- Bending it like Beckham -- Use your head! -- Training for the game -- Safety first! -- The great grass debate -- The Wembley Arch -- The very loud vuvuzuela -- Scoring with science. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and its popularity in America is growing with each Major League Soccer season. Every big play that makes fans stand up and cheer is only possible because of science. Readers discover the important science concepts behind every part of a soccer game. Informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers are included to enhance readers' understanding of these concepts. They're also used to make connections between the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math as they relate to soccer. A wide variety of STEM curriculum topics are introduced in a relatable way, with colorful photographs providing real-life examples for readers. Soccer Equipment and supplies Juvenile literature. Soccer Miscellanea Juvenile literature. Sports sciences Juvenile literature. Sports science.