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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Basketballogy: Super Cool Facts You Never Knew definitely contains a lot of facts! It touches on everything from history and rules to shoes and celebrities. Some transitions from one topic to the next are a little choppy. However, the author makes dry facts more dynamic with personal details of specific players and teams. If you're looking for obscure basketball trivia then this book is for you. Additionally, there are loads of hand drawn pictures on each page of the book. ( ) no reviews | add a review
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"For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much players are paid, and the evolution of the basketball shoe, this book covers a wide range of topics. Among others are how the color barrier was breached, the rise of women's basketball, and innovations that have made the game accessible to disabled athletes. Lots of humorous, colorful illustrations, charts, and graphs make this ideal for visual learners, while the short chapters encourage browsing."-- No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.323The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Ball sports Ball and net sports BasketballLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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