Swimming science / Hélène Boudreau.

Author/creator Boudreau, Hélène
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Crabtree Pub. Co., ©2009.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSports science
Sports science. ^A998297
Contents Introducing swimming -- Pool science -- Swimming gear -- Food for fuel -- Water forces -- Cutting through the water -- Fit to swim -- Stroke science: crawl -- Stroke science: breaststroke -- Stroke science: backstroke -- Stroke science: butterfly -- Racing tactics -- Future of swimming.
Abstract See how swimmers use new technologies to achieve faster times. There are high-tech body suits to overcome drag as swimmers glide through the water, and energy gels and sports drinks help fuel swimmers' bodies.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2008048870
ISBN9780778745556 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0778745554 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780778745389 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
ISBN0778745384 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 797.2 B6618S ✔ Available Place Hold