Learning STEM From Basketball: Why Does a Basketball Bounce? And Other Amazing Answers for Kids!
SKY PONY LEARNING STEM FROM BASKETBALL Why Does a Basketball Bounce And Other Amazing Answers for Kids MARNE VENTURA PRESS Sky Pony Press New York
Table of Contents Introduction Swish ix Chapter One The Spectacular Science of the Sport Why does a basketball bounce 1 Why do players jump when they shoot 3 What is hang time 5 What’s muscle memory 7 How does gravity affect a pass 9 Chapter Two Tremendous Technology Tidbits When were electronic scoreboards invented 11 What’s a smart basketball 12 How does technology make basketball more fun for fans 15 Why are there cameras in the rafters of NBA arenas 17 How do referees use technology 19
Chapter Three Engineering Awesome Equipment What are basketballs made of 21 What’s a breakaway rim 23 Why does a basketball rim have a net 25 Why do basketball courts have wood floors 27 How have basketball shoes changed over the years 29 Chapter Four Math Mysteries Solved What’s the best angle for a shot 31 Are all basketball courts the same size 33 What statistics do basketball players use 34 Why is a shot clock 24 seconds long 37 How much money do pro basketball players earn 39 Glossary 41 Books and Websites for Further Reading 43 About the Author 44 Endnotes 45
