| Lucy Tries Basketball Contributor(s): Bowes, Lisa (Author), Hearne, James (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1459816978 ISBN-13: 9781459816978 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2019934040 |
| Lexile Measure: 460 |
| Series: Lucy Tries Sports |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.8" W x 8.8" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural - Sex & Gender - Girl's Interest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lucy and friends are out on the playground when they spot Ava playing basketball with her cousin Jermaine, a professional player. Jermaine calls the kids over for a lesson on the fundamentals of the game and how to play three-on-three When the kids finish, Jermaine invites them to watch him play in a pro game. Lucy, Ava and friends cheer on Jermaine and his teammates, keeping an eye out on the real court for the skills they learned at the playground. Lucy Tries Basketball is the fifth title in the Lucy Tries Sports series, following books about hockey, soccer, short track and luge. The series encourages children to get active and participate in sports and recreation. Also available in French as Lucy joue au basketball. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowes, Lisa: - Lisa Bowes is a sports journalist and media consultant. While working for CBC, she was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Writing in an Information Program or Series. She is a Physical Education graduate who is passionate about encouraging children and families to be active. Lisa lives in Calgary.Hearne, James: - James Hearne is an internationally recognized illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Calgary. |