Hoop Genius
How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 2013
32 pages
978-0-7613-8723-7 (ISBN)
Description
Taking over a rowdy gym class right before winter vacation is not something James Naismith wants to do at all. The last two teachers of this class quit in frustration. The students-a bunch of energetic young men-are bored with all the regular games and activities. Naismith needs something new, exciting, and fast to keep the class happy-or someone's going to get hurt. Saving this class is going to take a genius. Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
ISBN-13
978-0-7613-8723-7 (9780761387237)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
01/2013
Carolrhoda
€19.00
Shipment within 5-8 weeks
Persons
John Coy is the author of the picture books Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, Hoop Genius, Game Changer, and Their Great Gift. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools nationally and internationally.
Content
- Cover
- Front Flap
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Author's Note/Selected Bibliography
- Back Flap
- Back Cover
