It's a numbers game! the math behind the perfect goal, the game-winning save, and so much more! / Soccer
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Author
Contributors
Morgan, Alex 1989- writer of foreword.
Published
Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2020].
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Status
Sparks Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 796.334 BUCKLE 2020
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J 796.334 BUCKLE 2020
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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Published
Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2020].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn't be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioning your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability that a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Soccer fans everywhere will get a kick out of this number-focused look at the game, jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter." -- Back cover.
Description
"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages: 8-12,National Geographic Kids.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Buckley, J., & Morgan, A. 1. (2020). It's a numbers game!: the math behind the perfect goal, the game-winning save, and so much more! . National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Buckley, James, 1963- and Alex 1989- Morgan. 2020. It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Goal, the Game-winning Save, and so Much More!. National Geographic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Buckley, James, 1963- and Alex 1989- Morgan. It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Goal, the Game-winning Save, and so Much More! National Geographic, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Buckley, James, and Alex 1989- Morgan. It's a Numbers Game!: The Math Behind the Perfect Goal, the Game-winning Save, and so Much More! National Geographic, 2020.
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