Everyone has a favorite sport. From basketball to soccer, figure skating to baseball, STEM is involved in all of them! The books below will shed some light on how this is so by providing amazing information about the sports we love.
1. Learning STEM from Basketball: Why Does a Basketball Bounce? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids! (STEM Sports) Paperback – June 15, 2021 by Marne Ventura (Author)
If you like basketball and want to know the secrets of the sport, this is the book to read. It’s full of fun facts! Ever wonder why a basketball bounces? Or why the rim has a net? Is there math behind a free throw? This book has the answers, anyone excited by basketball won’t be able to put it down.
2. Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids! (STEM Sports) Paperback – July 7, 2020 by Marne Ventura
Baseball is an exciting sport but do you know the history behind it? From the invention of the pitching machine, to the making of baseballs, this book takes a high-flying look at the sport in new and exciting ways. STEM comes alive while exploring all of baseball’s secrets.
3. The Secret Science of Sports: The Math, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering Behind Every Grand Slam, Triple Axel, and Penalty Kick by Jennifer Swanson 2021
Did you know that science plays a huge part in every sport we love? From the equipment players wear, to the motions they make, STEM is a huge part of it. The Secret Science of Sports digs into the nitty gritty of scientific concepts in a fascinating way. How does biology, chemistry, math and physics affect sports? From the technology of gear to the aerodynamics of swimsuits, readers will come away with a new appreciation for their favorite sport and what it takes to play it.
4. Stem in Football (STEM in Sports) Paperback – September 1, 2018 by Brett S. Martin
Did you know physics is important when throwing a football? How about that technology is important to training? This book takes a look at the exciting game of football and what helps the players succeed by huddling around the STEM concepts that football uses. You’ll never see team training the same way!
5. Stem in Figure Skating (STEM in Sports) Paperback – September 1, 2018 by Marne Ventura
Want to understand figure skating and what it takes to glide on the ice? Take a look inside Stem In Figure Skating. Physics is key to spinning, engineering is important for blades. What else might skaters need to succeed? This book delivers the answers.
6. Swish: The Science Behind Basketball’s Most Dynamic Plays (Sports Illustrated Kids: Science Behind the Plays) by Allan Morey | Jan 1, 2025
Drawing from iconic moments in sports history, this book explores the alley-oops, the buzzer-beaters, and slam dunks to dig into the science behind the sport. If you’re a basketball fan, you’ll enjoy reliving these epic moments while learning some amazing facts.
7. Goal: The Science Behind Soccer’s Most Exciting Plays (Sports Illustrated Kids: Science Behind the Plays) by Eric Braun 2025
Motion and energy play a huge role in soccer. By examining amazing plays from some of the world’s best soccer players, readers will get a better understanding of STEM concepts and how important they are to this sport.
8. The Physics of Fun (Nomad Press) by Carla Mooney, 2021
Do you like to have fun? Do you like to jump, run, ride a bike? Ever wonder what they all have in common? Physics! Physics is the science behind our favorite activities. Take a peek inside and discover how physics affects everything we enjoy!
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