The Pace Pals - Taylor Amanda Mangoba

Taylor has three favorite sneakers: Pacey, the bouncy runner; Cush, the soft comfort shoe; and Ace, the steady court shoe. At first, she thinks one shoe should be able to do it all. But when Field Day brings sprints, sharp turns, jumps, and all-day walking, Taylor starts testing like a real scientist.

In The Pace Pals: Why the Right Shoe Wins, readers follow Taylor as she explores how shoes squish, spring back, soften landings, and help athletes stay in control. Through a fun Field Day story, kids discover real STEM ideas including force, compression, energy return, impact, stability, and fair testing.

Perfect for curious kids ages 7-11, young athletes, classrooms, and STEM enrichment, this book shows that science is not just something that happens in a lab. It is something you can feel every time you run, jump, land, and turn.

Is there a single best shoe type? Or does it depend on the activity? Read the book and find out!