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

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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.

Discover the true story of how Naismith invented basketball in 1891 at a school in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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  • ISBN-13: 9798348056087
  • ISBN-10: 9798348056087
  • Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
  • Publish Date: January 2026
  • Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
  • Page Count: 40
  • Reading Level: Ages 7-11

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