Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2010
Basketball: How It Works
What science explains a slam dunk, a fast break or a shattered backboard?
48 pages· 5,033 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
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.


