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The Man Who Invented Basketball: James Naismith and His Amazing Game

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3 out of 5
Based on 16 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
Edwin Brit Wyckoff illustrates James Naismith's difficult childhood in Ontario, Canada in the mid- to late 19th century, and connects his past difficulties with making positive contributions to others. The author shows how the inventor evolved as a person and how the game that he invented evolved as a sport.
Book Information
PublisherEnslow Publishers, Inc.
BindingLibrary Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100766028461
ISBN-13978-0766028463
Publication Date08/01/2007
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About Edwin Brit Wyckoff (Author) : Edwin Brit Wyckoff is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Edwin Brit Wyckoff include Electric Guitar Man: The Genius of Les Paul (Genius at Work! Great Inventor Bi... more
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