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How Stuff Works: Boomerang

http://www.howstuffworks.com/boomerang.htm

Illustrated tutorial explains the physics behind the propeller-like flight of the boomerang.

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Lesson with a Boomerang

http://www.iit.edu/~smile/ma96m5.html

This lesson plan uses the boomerang to demonstrate basic mathematical principles.

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Minnesota Technolog: Boomeranging

http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/fall00/boomeranging.html

An article on the sport and about Billy Brazelton, a junior in the College of Biological Sciences, who plays it.

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Research Support Technologies: Aerodynamics of Boomerang

http://www.researchsupporttechnologies.com/boomerang_site/boomerang1.htm

Provides articles summarizing the aerodynamics of boomerangs and explaining the principles to build construct your own.

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Sports: The Boomerang Page

http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/instructor/boomerang-01.html

An article describing why a boomerang returns, based on the aerodynamics, the shape and the throwing technique.

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