Learn about the Science of Gymnastics Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of gymnastics, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show data from a selection of basic gymnastics moves, including floor, vault, high bar, parallel bars, rings, and pommel horse, using training-style equipment. Samples include handstand, salto, V-sit to L-sit, pommel circles, pommel swings, and more. Graphs trace the head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hip, knees, ankles, and/or feet as they move. Some graphs contain a combination of moves for comparison and contrast, while other graphs track one part alone, for easy viewing of the mathematical function. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Alternative Energy Solar, Wind, & Hydro-Power In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to alternative energy, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Magnetic Field SensorAnemometer Current SensorRotary Motion Detector Voltage SensorDual Range Force Sensor Watts Pro SensorVideo Analysis Light Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs relevant to solar power, wind power, hydropower, and human power. Graphs show voltage, current, and magnetic fields associated with different forms of alternative energy. Graphs also focus on the role of generators in the process of energy production. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Alternative Energy Solar, Wind, & Hydro-Power In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to alternative energy, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Magnetic Field SensorAnemometer Current SensorRotary Motion Detector Voltage SensorDual Range Force Sensor Watts Pro SensorVideo Analysis Light Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data and graphs relevant to solar power, wind power, hydropower, and human power. Graphs show voltage, current, and magnetic fields associated with different forms of alternative energy. Graphs also focus on the role of generators in the process of energy production. This data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics and Biophysics of Hockey Force & Acceleration, Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to hockey, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Data are contained within two sections of this book. In the first section, graphs show the forces and accelerations associated with the sports of field hockey, street hockey, and ice hockey. In the second section, graphs show the biophysics of hockey, including joint angles, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Lab-in-a-Book Expanded Edition, with Synthetic Ice Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational Motion Across the Ice Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Surface Temperature Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of various types of skates across ice, along with the forces required for straight motion. Skates studied include figure skates, hockey skates, child double-runner skates, and bob skates. Additional graphs contain data on the forces required to move a hockey puck across real and synthetic ice and the forces involved in vertical motions, including stepping and jumping. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. This expanded edition features data from both real and synthetic ice, as well as extra styles of figure skates and hockey skates. Bonus Material: Diagrams show a cartoon character, Blue Dude, demonstrating ice skating moves such as gliding and stopping. Additional graphs also contain data on ice melting, and comparisons of the strength of ankle support in various types of skates.

This unique book is about a special group of alloys (safe & non-toxic) that can be used to create numerous magical effects, from vanishing (or bending or penetrating) a spoon, to mentally melting coins in the hands of spectators - even card peeks and locations using gallium. All of the listed effects are constructed in the psychology and techniques of Max Malini (the greatest impromptu magician of all time), designed for thoughtful magicians, playful pranksters and curious minded individuals. Each novel application is presented in easy-to-understand details and do-it-yourself projects.

The Physics of Ice Skating Footwork, Moves in the Field, Spins, & Jumps Brightly Colored Diagrams with Skater "Blue Dude" In this book, readers gain access to diagrams of common skating moves, which are provided as a reference tool for the scientific study of skating and the development of visual-spatial skills and visual-motor coordination. The main content of this book consists of: Graphics Common figure skating moves are demonstrated by the cartoon character "Blue Dude," color-coded for easy reference (red for right, and lavender for left). Diagrams show the basic movements required to complete footwork (3-turns, brackets, rockers, counters, mohawks, and choctaws), moves in the field (spirals, Spread Eagles, Biellmanns, Ina Bauers), spins (scratch, sit, camel, layback), and jumps (salchow, loop, toe loop, flip, lutz, and axel). These diagrams provide a convenient reference for the science of ice skating. Note: The diagrams contained in this book are intended for the study of science, and do not provide instruction in figure skating.

Learn about the Biophysics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of human movement, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These graphs show data from a variety positions found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various poses and motions, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure before and after various exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams of yoga, Pilates, and ballet positions are demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for the practice of yoga, Pilates, or ballet. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

Learn about the Physics of Natural Waterways Fluid Dynamics and Ecological Physics In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the fluid dynamics and natural waterways, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Flow Rate Sensor Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the flow rate of water in a natural reservoir at four locations, with water depth ranging from approximately 12 cm to 3.7 meters. Measurements were taken at the surface and up to 77 cm depth on a windy day, with waves measuring up to 12 cm from trough to crest. Additional video analyses taken on the same day show the movement of a ping pong ball on the surface of the water. These data from natural waterways can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Trains Motion, Acceleration, & Velocity In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to trains, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data from an electric train moving on flat and inclined tracks. Graphs show position as the train is moved by electricity and gravity. Additional analyses examine the motion of train cars tipping. These graphs can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Biophysics of Ice Skating Joint Angles & Range of Motion Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor Spirometer This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs contain data on the biophysics of ice skating, including joint angles/positions, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse associated with ice skating during common footwork, spins, and jumps. Exercises are demonstrated and analyzed on land and synthetic ice. These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population. Data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, Acceleration, Force, & Friction In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Meter Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show hockey pucks as they travel across different surfaces, including real ice, synthetic ice, wood, and carpet. Experiments contain both an official ice hockey puck and a practice puck. Additional graphs show data from an air hockey table with and without the friction-reducing effects of air, as well as the movement of the air hockey puck on real ice. A series of coordinated graphs contain data on both initial force and motion. Collisions of hockey pucks with a wood surface are also included. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Rotary Motion Sensor Dual-Range Force Meter Force Plate This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater demonstrating spins in slow motion on synthetic ice, as well as spinning on land with a rotational device and during freestyle dance. Samples include forward and backward scratch spins, camel spins, sit spins, layback spins, and transitions between spin positions. These data from ice skating can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Graphs from off-ice experiments with different types of rotating devices provide contrast and context for the science of ice skating. Additional data is also provided regarding the force shifts which occur under the foot as a skater changes positions of arms and legs. Plus, appendices contain color-coded diagrams of spins and spin entrances (straight, camel, sit, layback).

Learn about the Physics of Marbles Motion, Velocity, Force, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of marbles, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instrument: Video Analysis Dual-Range Force Meter This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of marbles as they travel in on curved surfaces, including curved inclines, circular tracks, a cone, and other curved surfaces. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Additional graphs show motion of marbles through a loop-de-loop and falling through a multi-level tower. Graphs of motion on flat inclined planes are also included for comparison and contrast.

Learn about the Physics of Toys Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, & Acceleration Force, Gravity & Friction Potential & Kinetic Energy In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of toys, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the position of toys in motion as they are pulled by gravity in free-fall and on inclined surfaces. Data is presented on a variety of shapes of blocks and balls, plus a cylinder, as they move across wood and metal surfaces. Coordinated graphs also show toys as they are pushed by a time-limited force on a flat surface and allowed move freely until coming to rest. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Graphs of the motion of dominos as they fall and motion of various objects through a loop-de-loop provide an additional challenges for students.

Learn about the Biophysics of Exercise Equipment Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of exercise equipment, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs present data from common exercise equipment, including stationary bicycles and free weights. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various athletic training activities, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure before and after various exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams show the exercises as demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for exercise. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.