Behind every long stride, high-flying pole vault and perfectly controlled discus throw, science is at work. As a high jumper takes off, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. A discus thrower builds up momentum while spinning. Find out how science is involved in Olympic track and field events and how athletes take science into account in their quest for the gold medal.

 

This book is part of a book series called Edge Books-Science Of the Summer Olympics .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .

Lisa J. Amstutz is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children and many magazine and newspaper articles. Her background includes a B. A. in Biology and an M. S. in Environmental Science/Ecology. She loves sharing amazing facts about science and nature with kids.