| Basketballogy Contributor(s): Sylvester (Author) |
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ISBN: 1554519314 ISBN-13: 9781554519316 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers |
| Dewey: 796.323 |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.75 lbs) 92 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much players are paid, and the evolution of the basketball shoe, this book covers a wide range of topics. Among others are how the color barrier was breached, the rise of women's basketball, and innovations that have made the game accessible to disabled athletes. Lots of humorous, colorful illustrations, charts, and graphs make this ideal for visual learners, while the short chapters encourage browsing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sylvester: - Kevin Sylvester is an award-winning illustrator, writer, and broadcaster. He previous works include the Neil Flambé series and Baseballogy. |