Bibliograph

It's a numbers game, basketball : the math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so much more!, James Buckley, Jr

Type

Label

It's a numbers game, basketball : the math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so much more!, James Buckley, Jr

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages: 8-12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades: 4-6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

It's a numbers game

Oclc number

1097460874

Responsibility statement

James Buckley, Jr

Series statement

It's a numbers game

Sub title

basketball : the math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so much more!

Summary

Numbers are everywhere in basketball--from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to the digits on each player's jersey. In this awesome new book, you'll learn how these numbers make basketball the game we know and love today, and also get a few tips along the way on how to improve your game. As Kobe Bryant wrote in his Foreword for the book, "Success is in the detail--and the detail is in the math." Read about amazing statistics and learn how to track the stats of your favorite basketball stars. Discover how to improve your bounce pass and chest pass with geometry and physics. Colorful graphics explain the math behind the sport, and cool photos make you feel like you're right on the court. Filled with sports trivia and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this book is sure to be a slam dunk with kids who can't get enough of the game and want to learn more

Table Of Contents

On the court! -- Perfect timing -- Are you a 1 or a 5? -- Ball movement -- It's all about the gear -- Stat city -- 12 crazy numbers

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

It is a numbers game, basketballBasketball

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