The Inside Guide: STEM in Sports

Science and sports are inextricably linked. Friction fights a hockey puck's icy path to the net. Gravity pulls a basketball down toward a hoop. And, of course, velocity makes any game or competition exciting to watch. Feats of athletic excellence are real-life examples of science—high-interest examples! This exceptional series applies STEM ideas to favorite sports, including baseball, soccer, gymnastics, hockey, basketball, and football. Readers will discover that elements of science, technology, math, and engineering are relevant to many aspects of sports. They may even be able to use their newfound knowledge to secure a victory at their next athletic event.

Each Book Contains:
• Concluding questions that spark critical thinking about STEM and sports topics
• Sidebars, fact boxes, and a graphic organizer that present noteworthy supplementary information, helping readers connect more deeply with main concepts
• High-interest content that will encourage even reluctant readers to engage with themes

Curriculum Connections:
• STEM subjects are a key part of elementary curricula
• Text aids readers in recognizing how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts have real-world applications
• The featured crosscutting concepts—as defined in the Next Generation Science Standards—will help learners see connections between domains of science