Basketball: How It Works
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Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010 · Est. 39 min read-aloud

Basketball: How It Works

Written by Suzanne Slade

Part of the Sports Illustrated Kids: the Science of Sports series

What science explains a slam dunk, a fast break or a shattered backboard?

48 pages· 5,033 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud· IG920L· AR 6.2 · 1 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

This book explains the science behind basketball: the physics of shooting, passing and dribbling, how force and motion shape offense and defense, how arenas and equipment are built for the game, and what makes trick plays work. Photos and diagrams show each idea on the court.

From the publisher

The backboard shatters and glass flies everywhere after a powerful slam dunk. What an amazing scene! But have you ever wondered how it happens? Learn what goes into each shot, pass, and all the exciting plays in basketball.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
5,033
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
IG920L
AR book level
6.2
AR points
1
AR quiz
135061
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~V
Scholastic level
Y
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Capstone Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781429640213
LCCN
2009028508

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