Johanson, Paula,

Supercharged sports / Paula Johanson. - 32 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. - Techno planet .

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Sports tech -- New camera angles -- Signaling tech -- Equipment moves on -- "Spirit in motion" -- Designed by computer -- Smart materials -- Measuring and locating -- Vital signs -- Tech to the rescue! -- Virtual sports -- Future fantastic -- Tech timeline.

"From drones capturing unique angles of plays for enhanced analysis to swimsuit material helping swimmers go faster, technological innovations are transforming the way sports are played as well as watched. Supercharged Sports examines these exciting advances in technology and also explores what's coming next in the world of sport science, such as health-monitoring systems sewn into the fabric of uniforms and even more immersive virtual reality experiences." --

Age 8-11. Grade 7 to 8.

ISBN: 9780778736035 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 9780778736172 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2017027477

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports--Technological innovations

LC Class. No.: GV745 / .J64 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 688.7/6