Goal!
The Science Behind Football's Most Exciting Moves
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-3982-6115-0 (ISBN)
Description
Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant overhead kick for Real Madrid. Alessia Russo's back heel goal against Sweden. Gordon Banks's diving save that denied Pele. Diego Maradona's unreal goal in the World Cup. From forces of motion to the transfer of energy, science plays a huge role in these big moments. Examine each part of these unforgettable moves and find out how science makes them happen.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Capstone Global Library Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3982-6115-0 (9781398261150)
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Eric Braun is a children's author and editor. He has written dozens of books on many topics, and one of his books was read by an astronaut on the International Space Station for kids on Earth to watch. Eric lives in Minneapolis with his wife, two kids, and a dog who is afraid of cardboard.