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    Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
    Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
    Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
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    Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!

    By Marne Ventura

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    Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

    By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of baseball, Learning STEM from Baseball presents a whole new ball game. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as: 
     
    • What's a sweet spot?
    • When was the pitching machine invented?
    • How are baseballs made?
    • How do numbers help baseball players? 
    • What are some STEM careers in baseball?
    • And so much more!


    This easy-to-follow introduction to STEM topics sets kids up to make connections across subjects, discover new facts about baseball, and grow curious about academic fields! 
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSky Pony
    Release dateJul 7, 2020
    ISBN9781510760479
    Learning STEM from Baseball: How Does a Curveball Curve? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
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    Marne Ventura

    Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

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      Learning STEM from Baseball - Marne Ventura

      Copyright © 2020 by Marne Ventura

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Sky Pony Press, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

      Sky Pony Press books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifi cations. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Sky Pony Press, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or info@skyhorsepublishing.com.

      Sky Pony® is a registered trademark of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation.

      Visit our website at www.skyponypress.com.

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      Manufactured in China, 2020

      This product conforms to CPSIA 2008

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file.

      Cover design by Tom Lau

      Cover photographs by Getty Images

      Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-5700-4

      Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-6047-9

      Printed in China

      Table of Contents

      Introduction: Play Ball!

      Chapter One: The Stunning Science Behind the Sport

      Why do pitchers wind up?

      How does a curveball curve?

      Where is the sweet spot on a bat?

      Who is Tommy John?

      Do athletes eat ballpark food?

      Chapter Two: Thrilling Technology Breakthroughs

      How do players use radar?

      When was the pitching machine invented?

      Why do players watch video recordings of themselves in action?

      What’s virtual reality?

      What’s wearable technology?

      Chapter Three: Engineering Better Ballgames

      When did ballplayers start wearing helmets?

      Why are baseball gloves webbed?

      What’s a smart bat?

      How are baseballs made?

      Can batters in MLB use any bat they want?

      Chapter Four: Math Makes Baseball More Fun

      Who was Henry Chadwick?

      What is sabermetrics?

      What is the Triple Crown award?

      Why do baseball fans love stats?

      Who does the math in baseball?

      Glossary

      Books and Websites for Further Reading

      About the Author

      Endnotes

      Introduction: Play Ball!

      It’s a sunny day at the ballpark. Fans sit side-by-side on the bleachers. On the field, the bases are loaded. The pitcher looks at each base from

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