The Technology of Football

by Shane Frederick

Overview

The gridiron has become a place fused with fast-paced action, cheering fans, and modern technology. From in-helmet headsets to HD jumbotrons, technology has become an integral part of the game. Storm the field and stay up-to-date while you read about The Technology of Football.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620659106
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	High-Tech Sports Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1050L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for "The Free Press" newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including "The Best of Everything Football Book" and "The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams". A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly.

Table of Contents

Football : the big game — Style and substance — At the stadium — Training and safety — Changing the game — Better at home?

Interviews

Visually appealing layouts and accessible text provide the inside scoop on the technology of the game. Striking Sports Illustrated photography highlights the use of modern technology in sports. Diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs complement the text and enforce the scientific and engineering concepts.

Editorial Reviews

...sports aficionados as well tech-interested kids will enjoy learning about the application of technology into various aspects of the sports industry.

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