• Figure Skating

• Author Jennifer MacKay
• Published by Lucent Books

Figure skating ? the world's most popular winter Olympic sport ? is the subject of Lucent's newest addition to the Science behind Sports series. Though figure skaters are often known for their theatrical and artistic performances, author Jenny MacKay outlines for readers the complex physical and biomechanical properties at work in this beautiful and demanding sport. From the development of the indoor ice rink, to the application of Newton's laws of motion, to the psychological challenges faced by many skaters, MacKay explores how these athletes achieve amazing physical accomplishments and perfect their art.

Review:

"By combining science and sports, the publisher has figured out a way to engage teenagers in learning about the physical and psychological needs of each sport, about the physical science concepts involved in playing each sport and about the treatment of sports-related injuries. Recommendations: All middle school and high school libraries need this series. The science teacher could organize the science curriculum around it or use it as a resource when teaching a particular lesson."
--Tri State Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2011

• Published/Released: June 2012
• ISBN 13: 9781420507843
• ISBN 10: 1420507842
• DDC: 796.91
• Product number: 266778
• Page count: 112
• Shipping Weight: 0.80 lbs (0.36 kgs)

Price: US $34.45

• (20% Discount for Schools and Libraries in the U.S. and Canada)

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