Hardcover
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 maths behind this popular sport.

It’s a Numbers Game: Basketball

From Amazing Stats to Incredible Scores, it Adds Up to Awesome

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  • Hardcover

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    4 February 2020

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Summary

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 maths 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. Read about amazing statistics and learn how to track the stats of your favourite basketball stars. Discover how to improve your bounce pass and chest pass with geometry and physics. Colourful graphics explain the maths 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.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781426336898
ISBN-10:1426336896
Author:National Geographic Kids, Jim Buckley
Publisher:National Geographic Kids
Imprint:National Geographic Kids
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:4 February 2020
Weight:720g
Dimensions:13mm x 222mm x 282mm
Audience Age:8-12
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It’s a Numbers Game: Basketball by National Geographic Kids - ISBN: 9781426336898
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National Geographic Kids

The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children.

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