| Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball Contributor(s): Coy, John (Author), Morse, Joe (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0761366172 ISBN-13: 9780761366171 Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R) OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education |
| Dewey: 796.323 |
| LCCN: 2011021235 |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.5" W x 11.1" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Locality - Springfield, Massachusetts - Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 156779 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coy, John: - John Coy is the author of the picture books Strong to the Hoop, Around the World, Hoop Genius, Game Changer, and Their Great Gift. He lives in Minneapolis and visits schools nationally and internationally. Morse, Joe: -Joe Morse is an award-winning illustrator and artist. His work has graced everything from billboards in England to coins in Canada. He directs the Illustration Degree program at Sheridan Institute outside of Toronto. Joe lives in Toronto with his wife, the illustrator/designer Lorraine Tuson, and their 2 children. |