(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. This series uses popular team sports as context for exploring the physics of such topics as the dynamics of balls in flight and the transfer of energy from player to ball in addition to the mathematics behind player stats. Activities consider each science concept from the perspective of improving one's game. Diagrams and suggestions for further exploration round out the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Score! Sports Science Projects titles: Home Run! and Goal!

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. These volumes encourage students to explore common topics in chemistry, life sciences, and physics. Sections of factual information and suggestions for science fair projects are also included. Each activity is accompanied by detailed instructions, including color diagrams and safety warnings, and they vary in degree of difficulty and equipment requirements. There are four other fall 2009 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Ace Your Science Project titles: Ace Your Exercise and Nutrition Science Project, Ace Your Food Science Project, Ace Your Forces and Motion Science Project, Ace Your Science Project About the Senses, and Ace Your Sports Science Project.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. These collections of mathematics and physical science experiments use popular sports to engage middle school investigators. After general introductions to scientific methods and safety, the texts present various projects and activities, many of which illustrate how scientific data can help improve performance. Detailed instructions and color diagrams, explanations of the featured scientific principles, and suggestions for further study are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Score! Sports Science Projects titles: Slam Dunk! and Wheels!

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) 4-6 Score! Sports Science Projects series. This series uses popular team sports as context for exploring the physics of such topics as the dynamics of balls in flight and the transfer of energy from player to ball in addition to the mathematics behind player stats. Activities consider each science concept from the perspective of improving one's game. Diagrams and suggestions for further exploration round out the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Score! Sports Science Projects titles: Home Run! and Goal!

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford