Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball

by John Coy

Book Overview

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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761366172
• ISBN13: 9780761366171
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 9.5" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6