Thursday, May 16, 2013

Hoop Genius

Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym
Class Invented Basketball by John Coy


Summary: Tells the story of why and how James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.

My Thoughts: I had heard a little of the story of how basketball was invented but this fun picture book really explained it well!  The pictures are neatly styled to show the boys of the time some even with moustaches!  Boys and girls can both appreciate the subject of inventing a game.  It may even spur some to give it a try themselves!

*Summary taken from CIP data.