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The Comic Book Story of Basketball

Name: The Comic Book Story of Basketball
ISBN: 9781984856180

A Fast-break History of Hoops

Fred Van Lente, Joe Cooper

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · September 22, 2020

Reading lane: Basketball

A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations.

Basketball Basketball Stories Sports Biographies for Kids biographies

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Good for readers interested in basketball history and originsGood for readers interested in college, street, women's, and international basketball

Book Details

Authors: Fred Van Lente, Joe Cooper
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Published: September 22, 2020
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Basketball · Basketball Stories
Reading lane: Basketball

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Sports Manga
Comics & Graphic Novels / NonFiction
Sports

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A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations. Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout.