The Science of Soccer

A Bouncing Ball and a Banana Kick

Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
LIST PRICE $34.95

About The Book

In a book that targets middle and high school players, Taylor explains the science behind the most popular sport in the world, soccer.

About The Author

John Taylor is a former soccer referee, an engineer, a science writer, and a historian who is the author of four books on New Mexican history.

Product Details

  • Publisher: UNM Press (May 15, 2014)
  • Length: 108 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780826354648
  • Ages: 9 - 11

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The perfect resource for soccer enthusiasts, covering all things soccer. . . . This book would be an effective research resource for upper middle school and high school general science students and high school physics students. The book's strength is its ability . . . to clearly explain difficult physics within the context of a popular sport.--The Science Teacher

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