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The science of swimming / by Emilie Dufresne.

Dufresne, Emilie, (author.).

Summary:

Provides young readers with an introduction to the multiple scientific concepts at play in swimming, such as density, gravity, momentum, and buoyancy.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781534535749
  • Physical Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : KidHaven Publishing, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Target Audience Note:
2-5.
7-10.
Subject: Swimming > Juvenile literature.
Sports sciences > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at De Soto.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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De Soto Public Library E STEAM Dufresne (Text) 33858000014620 Easy Available -

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The Science of Swimming
The Science of Swimming
by Dufresne, Emilie
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Summary

The Science of Swimming


In swimming, there are multiple scientific concepts at play, such as density, gravity, momentum, and buoyancy. Readers learn about these concepts and more with this engaging guide to the science behind swimming. Useful diagrams display how to execute the perfect push-off from the wall of a pool, how to swim successful strokes, and how to do a cannonball. Informative fact boxes, helpful graphic organizers, and full-color photographs provide additional information. Readers will be thrilled by visual examples of science concepts in action. This high-interest approach to science curriculum topics will resonate with young readers.

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