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Who Invented Basketball? James Naismith
This book is a slam dunk for young readers. They may love to play basketball, but do they know who invented the game? Readers learn about James Naismith's life and the first basketball game ever played. Play a game that James Naismith played when he was a boy, too.
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I Like Inventors! series. This introduction to James Naismith, the school minister who invented basketball, provides very basic information about his life, such as his upbringing and motivations, as well as the game itself; there's little about its evolution, giving readers no sense of the magnitude of his achievement. Photos, many archival, are included in every spread. A related activity ends the title. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012
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