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OverviewWhat is the difference between batting average and slugging percentage How far does the catcher throw the ball when he tries to gun out a runner who's stealing second How do you predict a player's season stats after only a few weeks Race to the field to learn how math has transformed the world of baseball Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thomas K AdamsonPublisher: Capstone Press Imprint: Capstone Press Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9781429673150ISBN 10: 142967315 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 01 July 2011 Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsFrom the layout of the field to a pitcher's ERA, baseball is all about math. Statistics are kept on just about everything in the game from a batter's slugging percentage to WHIP (walks + hits divided by innings pitched). Trends and predictions are based on math. Lovers of the game will eagerly devour the information on how to more fully appreciate a player and a team. Along the way, they will also realize the many applications math has to their life. Photos and tables fill the pages.-- School Librarian's Workshop, Noteworthy Nonfiction: Playing the Game Relevance is an important aspect of learning and an interested student will be able to link math skills and sports in these Sports Illustrated Kids books. For example, baseball data is used to figure batting averages, the Pythagorean Theorem is used to figure angles in hockey, basic statistics are calculated using football statistics, and geometry is explored by figuring the area of various parts of the basketball court. Each book is visually appealing and reflects the high energy level of these athletic activities using popular athletes and exciting action shots. The publisher's portal leads to websites for more information related to the book. A student that is interested in athletics will be able to relate to the math principles that are a part of these various sports. Recommended.-- Library Media Connection Author InformationThomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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