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Black Hoops: The History of African-Americans in Basketball

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By Fredrick L. McKissack
Publisher Scholastic Inc
Black Hoops: The History of African-Americans in Basketball
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This exciting, wellresearched book explores the evolution of basketball with a focus on the black athletes and historymaking teams that have shaped the game every step of the way from its humble beginnings in 1891 to the superstar sport it is today.

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24873 words24,873 words
154 pages154 pages
Lexile 1190LLexile 1190L
Published 1999Published 1999

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Book ISBN:

9780590487122

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