Balls!
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2006 · Est. 2 hour read

Balls!

By Michael J. Rosen, John Margeson (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets behind the balls of your favorite sports.

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72 pages· 14,766 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Uncover the fascinating stories behind the balls of basketball, soccer, and more. Explore their unique designs, intriguing histories, and the games they shape. What makes each ball special?

From the publisher

Learn about the balls used in basketball, soccer, football, tennis, handball, golf, volleyball, and ping pong: how they’re made, why they look the way they do, some amazing facts about their history…and a bit about the games that use them, too.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
14,766
Reading age
9–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1100L
Themes & topics
Books about ballsBooks about sports and recreationBooks about gamesBooks about sportsBooks about science
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.9
F&P level
~Z
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
104295
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
First published
March 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781581960303

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