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