More Than Just a Game: The Black Origins of Basketball

by Madison Moore

Book Overview

Kirkus Best Informational Picture Books of 2021

STARRED REVIEW! "Moore's succinct and musical prose pairs well with Ollivierre's dynamic, movement-focused illustrations to outline a rich history of the sport's growth in popularity due to the unique circumstances of the early 20th century."--Kirkus Reviews starred review

A look at how Black players came to shine on the basketball court.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807552712
• ISBN13: 9780807552711
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.1" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4