Sports play an important formative role in the lives of many middle and high school students. Science Behind Sports from Lucent Books explores the science behind key contemporary sports. Volumes present in a clear and engaging manner the scientific principles and concepts involved, the biomechanics and physiology of playing, and related health issues and medical concerns related to the sport.
"In a field crowded with offerings, this title is for readers who are writing reports or need background information for a science project."
--School Library Journal, March 2012
Price: US $34.45