Basketball
The Math of the Game
Published on 1. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4296-7317-4 (ISBN)
Description
How far is it from the three point line to the basket? What is the difference in diameter between a basketball and the rim? How do you calculate a basketball players field goal percentage? With every bounce of the ball and swish of the net, math makes its way to the court!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Mankato, MN
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 10 to 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4296-7317-4 (9781429673174)
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Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.