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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

New Books on the Science of Track & Field


















The science and math of track and field are topics of new books from Schottenbauer Publishing. Presenting data from real and simulated conditions collected by the science writer and publisher M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D., these books bring the "high tech" end of track and field to audiences everywhere!

In these books, students can enjoy learning about common aspects of track and field. One series of books, written for elementary school students, focuses on geometry. Another series of science books features graphs and data; these illustrate common mathematical functions, plus a variety of concepts from physics. The science books can be integrated into classes such as math, physical science, physics, physical education, and health, anywhere from 7th grade through high school, as well as some introductory college and university classes.

The books directly pertaining to track and field include the following:


Geometry Workbooks

  • The Geometry of Summer Olympic Sports 

Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series

  • The Science of Track & Field 
    • Volume 1: Force & Acceleration 
    • Volume 2: Biophysics 
    • Volume 3: Video Analysis 
  • The Science of Athletic Training 
    • Volume 1: Force & Acceleration 
    • Volume 2: Biophysics 
    • Volume 3: Video Analysis 

Anthologies of 28 Graphs

  • The Science of Track & Field 
  • The Science of Physical Fitness 
  • The Science of Summer Olympic Sports 




These books are complemented by a series of science books on other popular sports topics, including Olympic sports, athletic training, exercise equipment, gymnastics, yoga, ballet, and more. Additional books which may be relevant for comparison and contrast to track and field activities include:


Geometry Workbooks

  • The Geometry of Gymnastics 
  • The Geometry of Yoga 

Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series

  • The Science of Exercise Equipment 
    • Volume 1: Force & Acceleration 
    • Volume 2: Biophysics 
    • Volume 3: Video Analysis 
  • The Science of Gymnastics 
    • Volume 1: Force & Acceleration 
    • Volume 2: Biophysics 
    • Volume 3: Video Analysis 
  • The Science of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet 
    • Volume 1: Force & Acceleration 
    • Volume 2: Biophysics 
    • Volume 3: Video Analysis 

Anthologies of 28 Graphs

  • The Science of Gymnastics 
  • The Science of Yoga 




Most of the books above are available in both English and German translation. The books pertaining to the geometry of Olympic sports are also available in 15 world languages.

The same publisher offers similar books on additional popular topics, including sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics. All of these book series are available in several formats and languages, including the following:


Geometry Workbooks

  • Print & E-Book Editions 
  • Available in English & German 
  • Olympics Books Available in 15 Languages 

Graphs & Data for Science Lab: Multi-Volume Series

  • Print Editions 
  • Available in English & German 

Anthologies of 28 Graphs

  • Print Editions 
  • English Only 






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