Synopses & Reviews
Learn the fascinating science behind baseball in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And whatand#8217;s the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind Americaand#8217;s favorite pastime in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;A special section at the back of the book includes Common Coreand#8211;vetted extras on subjects like anatomy and history, and thereand#8217;s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what theyand#8217;ve learned!
About the Author
Jordan D. Brown loves to write about science for kids, and is the author of andlt;i andgt;Micro Maniaandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;i andgt;Crazy Concoctionsandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;i andgt;Robo Worldandlt;/iandgt;. Heand#8217;s also the educational advisor for TV shows such as andlt;i andgt;Dinosaur Train andlt;/iandgt;and andlt;i andgt;My Little Ponyandlt;/iandgt;. Jordan lives in Walker Valley, New York, with his wife Ellen, two children, and two dogs.