A new science book is now available from Schottenbauer Publishing, both in English and in German translation.
The Science of Snow Sports: Volume 4
(German/Deutsch Title: Die Wissenschaft der Schneesport: Band 4)
This book contains graphs showing the motion of scale models of skis and a snowboard as they travel on curved inclines. The surfaces, including slightly abraded HDPE/plastic and sheet metal, simulate Alpine slopes and a ski jump of different heights and shapes. A series of comparison graphs also show the motion of a set of wood blocks, a cylinder, and rubber ball, on similar curved surfaces. These comparison objects are also tested on a U-shaped, slightly abraded HDPE/plastic surface, such that the motion of the cylinder and rubber ball simulate oscillating movement reminiscent of the motion of a snowboarder in a half-pipe, although the model contains low, gradually sloping walls. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents.
Additional information is available at: SnowSportScience.Blogspot.com.
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Two new sport science books are now available from Schottenbauer Publishing, both in English and in German translation.
The Science of Snow Sports: Volume 3
(German/Deutsch Title: Die Wissenschaft der Schneesport: Band 3)
The physics of snow skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and other winter Olympic events are explored in this series of books containing sport science graphs. Volume 3 focuses on the acceleration and altitude of a small round sled on a variety of ice-topped, snow-covered inclines. Most graphs contain data of the sled released freely. Comparison graphs include pushes laterally, uphill, and downhill, as well as turns, drops, lifts, and flips. Additional information is available at: SnowSportScience.Blogspot.com.
The Science of Fencing: Volume 2
(German/Deutsch Title: Die Wissenschaft des Fechtens: Band 2)
The sport of competitive Olympic fencing is an exciting and practical topic for practicing math and science skills, such as spatial orientation and coordinate transformation. Volume 2 includes graphs of the position and movement of both sword and fencer. The data in this volume are relevant to all types of fencing, including epee, foil, and sabre. Additional information is available at: ScienceofFencing.Blogspot.com.
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Schottenbauer Publishing is celebrating the 2014 Winter Olympics with a flurry of publications on the science of sports! By the end of February, the following science lab manuals containing graphs and data are expected, in both English and German translation:
- The Science of Snow Sports, Volumes 1-2
- Glide, Spin, & Jump!: The Science of Ice Skating, Volumes 2-8
- Stretch, Hold, Move, & Leap! The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet, Volumes 2-3
- Lift, Step, & Cycle: The Science of Exercise Equipment, Volumes 2-3
- Walk, Jog, & Run! The Science of Athletic Training, Volumes 2-3
- The Science of Hockey, Volumes 1-2 [Field, Street, & Ice Hockey]
- The Science of Gymnastics, Volumes 1-2
In the book series listed above, the first volumes contain data on force, velocity, acceleration, gravity, and friction. The second volumes include biometric data, including measurement of joint angles with a goniometer, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing rate, and lung capacity. Third volumes in these series, where available, include graphical dot analyses of movements during common motions in each sport.
Short summaries of each book are provided are provided on the Schottenbauer Publishing Blog under Science Education. Selected free samples are available from Schottenbauer Publishing, and previews are available on Amazon and YouTube.
Other science lab manuals also expected in February include:
- Soar! The Science of Flight, Volume 2
- How Do You Play That Thingamabob?: The Science of Music Performance, Volume 2
- The Science of Marbles: Volume 2
- The Science of Toys: Volumes 1 & 2 (Blocks & Dominoes)
- Gravity, Springs, and Collisions: Graphs from Classical Physics Experiments for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volume 2
- Electricity and Magnetism: Graphs for Independent Study & Homeschool, Volume 1
- Heat, Energy, & Lightbulbs: The Science of Energy Efficiency, Volume 3 (Alternative Energy)
Complementing the science lab manual series, "The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports" and "The Geometry of Figure Skating" are available from the same vendors as the science lab manuals. These books are part of a larger series which also include books on the geometry of gymnastics, yoga, and ballet.
Vendor Information
Retail & Wholesale: CreateSpace
Discount Retail: Amazon
With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, Blue Dude's adventures in geometry continue to expand! Now, students around the globe can celebrate the geometry of Winter Olympic sports with Blue Dude!
"The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports: Workbook" was published on December 15, 2013, along with its German translation, "Die Geometrie der Olympischen Wintersport." In these books, students can measure the angles created as Blue Dude demonstrates Alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, and snowboard! These books can be integrated into traditional classes in either math or sports, or used for independent study or as a supplement for homeschool. This Geometry series from Schottenbauer Publishing is available On-Demand from CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and Amazon.
The series includes workbooks on the geometry of the following topics, with additional topics arriving in 2014:
- Winter Olympic Sports
- Figure Skating
- Gymnastics
- Ballet
- Yoga
Fans can watch Blue Dude ice skate on YouTube. Blue Dude is also featured in the science lab manual series by M. Schottenbauer, including books on the science of ice skating, yoga, Pilates, ballet, athletic training, exercise equipment, and more!
