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This Is How a Ball Rolls: The Science of Wobbling, Bouncing, Spinning Balls

This Is How a Ball Rolls

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"This Is How a Ball Rolls" by Heather Tekavec is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

"In this one-of-a-kind informational picture book, ... tongue-twisting descriptions introduce twelve different types of sports balls, and readers are encouraged to guess what they are. An accompanying block of text provides the answer and explains the science behind how the balls do what they do (hint: the fuzz on tennis balls is there for a reason) and what makes them so much fun. The balls are listed in ascending order by size, from a tiny marble, a 'clinking, plinking, bumping ball, ' to a person-sized Zorb ball, a 'slip-and-slide-inside ball.' Entertaining, playful and loads of fun to read aloud, this is a perfect STEAM pick for classrooms, and a great mashup of sports and science"--

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Best For: Young readers interested in sports and basic physics concepts
Focus: Explaining the physical properties and behaviors of different sports balls through playful descriptions
Covers: Twelve types of sports balls, from marbles to Zorb balls, including their size and motion characteristics
Why It Matters: Helps children understand the science behind everyday objects in sports, linking physical principles to real-world examples

"This Is How a Ball Rolls" by Heather Tekavec is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Dynamics

Author: Heather Tekavec

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

"In this one-of-a-kind informational picture book, ... tongue-twisting descriptions introduce twelve different types of sports balls, and readers are encouraged to guess what they are. An accompanying block of text provides the answer and explains the science behind how the balls do what they do (hint: the fuzz on tennis balls is there for a reason) and what makes them so much fun. The balls are listed in ascending order by size, from a tiny marble, a 'clinking, plinking, bumping ball, ' to a person-sized Zorb ball, a 'slip-and-slide-inside ball.' Entertaining, playful and loads of fun to read aloud, this is a perfect STEAM pick for classrooms, and a great mashup of sports and science"--

AuthorHeather Tekavec
PublisherKids Can Press Ltd
Published2025-06-03
ISBN-139781525309687
BindingHardcover
Pages36
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsJuvenile Nonfiction
TopicDynamics

Format: Hardcover

Length: 36 pages

Language: English

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