Swimming science / Hélène Boudreau.
| Author/creator | Boudreau, Hélène |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., ©2009. |
| Description | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Sports 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 note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2008048870 |
| ISBN | 9780778745556 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778745554 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780778745389 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0778745384 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 797.2 B6618S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |