The science and math of ice skating are topics of new books from Schottenbauer Publishing. Presenting data from real figure skating and hockey collected by the science writer and publisher M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D., these books bring the "high tech" end of skating to audiences everywhere!
In these books, students can enjoy learning about common moves from figure skating and hockey. One series of books, written for elementary school students, focuses on geometry. Two series of science books feature graphs and data; these illustrate common mathematical functions, plus a variety of concepts from physics and biophysics. The science books can be integrated into classes such as math, physical science, physics, physical education, and health, anywhere from 7th grade through high school, as well as some introductory college and university classes.
The books directly pertaining to ice skating and hockey include the following:
- The Geometry of Figure Skating
- The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports
Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series
- The Science of Ice Skating
- Volume 1: Translational Motion
- Volume 2: Rotational Motion (Curves)
- Volume 3: Rotational Motion (Spins)
- Volume 4: Jumps
- Volume 5: Ice Hockey
- Volume 6: Biophysics
- Volume 7: Video Analysis
- Volume 8: Reference Manual
- The Science of Hockey
- Volume 1: Force, Acceleration, & Video Analysis of Pucks & Balls
- Volume 2: Force & Acceleration of Sticks, plus Biophysics
- Volume 3: Video Analysis of Ice, Field, & Street Hockey Sticks
Anthologies of 28 Graphs
- The Science of Figure Skating
- The Science of Ice Hockey
- The Science of Winter Olympic Sports
These books are complemented by a series of science books on other popular sports topics, including Olympic sports, athletic training, exercise equipment, gymnastics, yoga, ballet, and more. Topics related to ice skating include:
Geometry Workbooks
- The Geometry of Yoga
- The Geometry of Ballet
- The Geometry of Gymnastics
Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series
- The Science of Athletic Training
- Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
- Volume 2: Biophysics
- Volume 3: Video Analysis
- The Science of Exercise Equipment
- Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
- Volume 2: Biophysics
- Volume 3: Video Analysis
- The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet
- Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
- Volume 2: Biophysics
- Volume 3: Video Analysis
- The Science of Gymnastics
- Volume 1: Force & Acceleration
- Volume 2: Biophysics
- Volume 3: Video Analysis
Anthologies of 28 Graphs
- The Science of Physical Fitness
- The Science of Dance & Ballet
- The Science of Gymnastics
- The Science of Yoga
Most of the books above are available in both English and German translation. The books pertaining to the geometry of Olympic sports are also available in 15 world languages.
The same publisher offers similar books on additional popular topics, including sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics. All of these book series are available in several formats and languages, including the following:
Geometry Workbooks
- Print & E-Book Editions
- Available in English & German
- Olympics Books Available in 15 Languages
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