Books Like Amazing Facts about the Science of Sports

For the Bite-sized facts for quick sharing

Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids #2

Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids: Sports Edition

Jesse Sullivan

Get the inside scoop on the most unbelievable moments in sports history, from legendary comebacks to the strange rules o

Ages 8–14

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For the Science that explains their own bodies

Medical School for Kids

Sports Medicine for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Michelle Palvolgyi

For the young athlete curious about how their body heals or the student dreaming of a career in medicine, this guide mak

Ages 6–10

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Rigby Focus Forward

Energy in Sports

Rigby

For the young athlete who wonders how their body moves and jumps, this guide connects the dots between sports and the sc

Ages 6–9

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The Book of Experiments #3

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science

Sean Connolly

Karate chops, knuckleballs, and gravity-defying dunks come to life through 54 experiments that reveal the hidden physics

Ages 8–13

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Weird Science Facts that You Have to See to Believe!

Baby Professor

For the curious middle-schooler who loves trivia and 'did you know' facts. This high-image guide makes complex scientifi

Ages 10–14

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Science of Baseball

David Louis Dreier

The most fascinating thing you will learn is the physics behind every home run and strikeout, revealed through fast-pace

Ages 8–12

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Top 100 Interesting Earth Facts for Kids

Baby Professor

For the curious child who is constantly asking questions about how the world works, from deep oceans to the air we breat

Ages 6–9

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Science of Hockey

Blake A. Hoena

For the young athlete who wonders how skates glide or why a puck flies, this graphic novel turns the ice rink into a liv

Ages 8–12

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Fascinating Facts Sports Secrets Revealed

Vladimir Cejzl

For the curious young athlete who wants to know the hidden history and surprising facts behind their favorite games and

Ages 8–12

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Top 50 Quick Facts About the Human Body

For curious kids who want to know how their heart beats or why they have bones, this guide offers bite-sized answers abo

Ages 6–10

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Curious Pearl, Science Girl

Curious Pearl Kicks Off Forces and Motion

Eric Braun

Pearl and her friends are playing soccer, but they are also discovering the physics of motion and force with every kick

Ages 5–9

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Amazing Insects

Laurence Mound

For the child who marvels at every beetle and butterfly in the backyard, this guide brings the tiny world of insects int

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Science Behind Sports

The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

Amanda Lanser

For the young athlete curious about why they float or how to swim faster, this guide dives into the physics of water spo

Ages 9–14

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From Food to Movement

For the child curious about where their energy comes from, this book explains how breakfast turns into the fuel needed f

Ages 7–10

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Amazing Science #1

Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow

Darlene R. Stille

Every movement starts with a push or a pull. Discover how things speed up, slow down, and interact with the world throug

Ages 5–8

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Science Behind Sports

Home Run: The Science Behind Baseball's Most Amazing Plays

Eric Braun

Witness how legendary plays by icons like Derek Jeter and Willie Mays actually work through the lens of physics and velo

Ages 8–11

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All About Sports #3

All About Soccer

George Sullivan

For the young athlete eager to understand the world's most popular sport, this guide provides the rules, skills, and his

Ages 8–12

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All About

All About Rocket Science

Anam Rasheed

Rockets blast off and astronauts train in this guide to the stars, revealing the fascinating science behind how humans l

Ages 6–10

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Superhuman Feats #4

Amazing Human Feats of Speed

Debbie Vilardi

The world’s fastest people push every limit to break records on land, in water, and beyond in this high-speed look at hu

Ages 7–10

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About Amazing Facts about the Science of Sports

A parent might reach for this book when their child asks why a soccer ball curves or why some athletes seem naturally faster than others. It is perfect for bridging the gap between physical play and intellectual curiosity, helping young sports fans understand that their favorite games are actually giant science experiments in motion. The book explores concepts like physics, biology, and mechanics through the lens of popular sports. By explaining the why behind the win, it builds self-confidence and a sense of pride in one's growing physical skills. It is highly appropriate for elementary-aged children who are beginning to participate in organized sports and are curious about how their bodies work. Parents will appreciate how it turns a high-energy interest into a meaningful educational opportunity without feeling like a textbook.