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Children's Nonfiction Basketball

Slam dunk Basketball

by (author) Bobbie Kalman & John Crossingham

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Mar 2007
Category
Basketball, Fitness & Exercise, General
Recommended Grade
2
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778731719
    Publish Date
    Mar 2007
    List Price
    $9.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778731399
    Publish Date
    Mar 2007
    List Price
    $25.95

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Description

In Slam dunk Basketball even young kids can step onto the hardwood for a stripped-down lesson about one of North America’s biggest sports. This exciting book includes • diagrams of the court and basket • overviews of dribbling, shooting, and dunks • a list of top superstars • a detailed look at all five positions

About the authors

Bobbie Kalman's profile page

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.

John Crossingham's profile page

Librarian Reviews

Slam Dunk Basketball (Sports Starters)

This book offers a full look at basketball, including diagrams of the court and basket, overviews of dribbling, shooting and dunks, a list of top superstars and a detailed look at the game’s five positions. Includes photographs, glossary and index.

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.

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