Cover of The science of a fastball

The science of a fastball

by Tamra Orr

21st Century Skills Library: Full-Speed Sports

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the exciting world of baseball through the lens of science, uncovering the secrets behind throwing a powerful fastball. Discover thrilling moments in sports history and learn how experts work to keep players safe on the field. Packed with fun facts, questions to challenge your thinking, and a timeline of key baseball breakthroughs, this book brings the game to life for young fans.

Representation & Themes

Sports SciencesAdventureHistorySports

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781633625822
Pages
32
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,002

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Pitching (Baseball)Juvenile literatureSports sciences