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OverviewFrom three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball's Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots, player profiles, and tons of trivia. Authors Mark Stewart and Mike Kennedy cover basketball from the late 18s to modern times, showcasing top male and female players both at the college level and in the pros. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark Stewart , Mike KennedyPublisher: Millbrook Press (Tm) Imprint: Millbrook Press (Tm) Dimensions: Width: 19.40cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 13.30cm Weight: 0.431kg ISBN: 9780822587521ISBN 10: 0822587521 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 01 April 2009 Recommended Age: From 10 to 11 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book explores basketball's shooting stars and the development of hoop shots from the two-handed set shot to the dunk. The text also explains how the twenty-four-second rule transformed a largely defensive sport into a fast-paced, high-scoring offensive game. Especially interesting are chapters highlighting the 'weirdest' and longest shots. Excellent color photos of basketball action are well integrated with the text. Reading list, websites. Ind. --The Horn Book Magazine --Journal Author InformationMark Stewart has authored more than 250 nonfiction books for the school and library market. He also has interviewed a diverse group of famous Americans in his role as a magazine writer and editor--including Arthur Ashe, Florence Griffith-Joyner, Peter Max, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Big Bird (aka Carroll Spinney), Darryl Run-DMC McDaniels, Mike Wallace, and Brian Williams. Mark comes from a publishing family. His grandfather was Sunday Editor of The New York Times, his father ran The New York Times Book Division, and his mother was Articles Editor for Ladies Home Journal and McCall's. Mark's web site, JockBio.com, features comprehensive biographies of hundreds of athletes, and attracts more than one million readers a year. Mark graduated from Duke University with a degree in History. He serves as Board Secretary for two National Historic Sites, including the Twin Lights near his home overlooking Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |