Basketball: The Math of the Game Contributor(s): Adamson, Thomas K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1429673176 ISBN-13: 9781429673174 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Baseball - General |
Dewey: 796.323 |
LCCN: 2011007863 |
Lexile Measure: 910 |
Series: Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Math |
Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.7" W x 8.8" (0.30 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 146131 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: How far is it from the three point line to the basket? What is the difference in diameter between a basketball and the rim? How do you calculate a basketball player's field goal percentage? With every bounce of the ball and swish of the net, math makes its way to the court |
Contributor Bio(s): Adamson, Thomas K.: - Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone. |