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Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds to score a basket? What’s the geometry behind making the perfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport.
Numbers are everywhere in basketball–from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to the digits on each player’s jersey. In this awesome new book, you’ll learn how these numbers make basketball the game we know and love today, and also get a few tips along the way on how to improve your game. As Kobe Bryant wrote in his Foreword for the book, “Sucess is in the detail–and the detail is in the math.” Read about amazing statistics and learn how to track the stats of your favorite basketball stars. Discover how to improve your bounce pass and chest pass with geometry and physics. Colorful graphics explain the math behind the sport, and cool photos make you feel like you’re right on the court. Filled with sports trivia and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this book is sure to be a slam dunk with kids who can’t get enough of the game and want to learn more.
Publisher : National Geographic Kids; Illustrated edition (February 4, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426336896
ISBN-13 : 978-1426336898
Reading age : 8 – 12 years
Lexile measure : 940L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 1.6 pounds
Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.58 x 11.17 inches
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