Hoop Genius
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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Hoop Genius

Written by John Coy · Illustrated by Joe Morse

A teacher stuck with a bored, rowdy gym class invents a brand-new game to save it.

32 pages· 667 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 880L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1891, James Naismith is handed a gym class of restless young men at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts. Two teachers have already quit, the students are bored with every game they know, and someone is about to get hurt. Desperate for something new and fast, Naismith nails up two peach baskets and invents basketball. This is the true story of how a frustrated teacher created one of the world's most popular sports.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
667
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
880L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~U
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156779
Publication
Published
January 1, 2013
First published
January 1, 2012
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761366171
LCCN
2011021235

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