Bibliograph

The 12 biggest breakthroughs in sports technology, by Janet Slingerland

Type

Label

The 12 biggest breakthroughs in sports technology, by Janet Slingerland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The 12 biggest breakthroughs in sports technology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1091357293

Responsibility statement

by Janet Slingerland

Series statement

Technology breakthroughs II

Summary

"This great STEM book has statistics, timelines and innovation timelines that profile the industry of Sport and 12 technological breakthroughs that have changed history and our society. Readers get tech information along with mini biographies and social history featuring: contributing factors, key players, and effects on our world. Organized chronologically on a timeline with backmatter and an almanac of additional fun facts that fill in the gaps between major technological breakthroughs."--Amazon

Table Of Contents

Motion capture looks at human movement -- Helmets evolve and protect -- Special equipment helps athletes perform better -- Human-made ice brings ice sports to warm weather -- Fully automatic timing determines winners -- Snowmaking machines help mother nature -- Instant replay changes sports -- Carbon fiber strengthens sports -- Spandex transforms athletic clothing -- HANS saves lives in motorsports -- Wearables track Athletes' moves -- Changing the way people watch sports

Target audience

juvenile

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Twelve biggest breakthroughs in sports technologySports technology

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