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Children's Nonfiction Basketball

Basquetbol en acción

by (author) John Crossingham & Sarah Dann

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Basketball, Fitness & Exercise, Safety
Recommended Age
8 to 9
Recommended Grade
3 to 4
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778786184
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $8.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778785729
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $25.95

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Description

From basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, Basketball in Action will start kids off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: •the layout of a basketball court •enforcing the rules through a referee •defensive and offensive moves •warm-up games to test your skills

About the authors

JOHN CROSSINGHAM has spent most of his life playing music and writing words. In addition to having edited with OKB, he is author of Learn to Speak Music. A veteran of numerous bands, including Broken Social Scene and Raising The Fawn, he has toured much of the world, played on Conan, Letterman, and the Junos, and has released several albums and EPs. He has also written and edited dozens of children's books, as well as written about music for FASHION and Chart magazines. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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