It describes very detailedly how a game should go, and the different positions there are to play. I personally want gail gibbons to stop with all the childrens books already and turn her talents on to the adult field where she is needed. Buy my basketball book book online at best prices in india on. Log in you must be logged into bookshare to access this title. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest football fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. Buy the hardcover book my basketball book by gail gibbons at indigo. My basketball book gibbons, gail, gibbons, gail on. Childrens nonfiction author gail gibbons read and shine.
Get kids excited about learning with these super fun basketball themed. This small, square picture book introduction to our national pastime is accurate but unexciting. In fact, my book, christmas on an island, is about christmas on this island. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Gibbons s text offers enough details to give younger gradeschoolers the basics of the game in a fun manner. Check out hires photos of the new mexico lobos basketball team in action on. Even though she doesnt officially write fiction, gail gibbons may fill the gap. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest basketball fans from washington post childrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. My basketball book hardcover by gail gibbons, gail gibbons on.
Brief information about equipment, clothing, positions, and basic play is conveyed through short, declarative sentences, illustrations, and a concluding 1page glossary. The markings on a baseball diamondwhat baseball players wearthe positions, from catcher to. With over 100 childrens nonfiction books to her credit, gibbons lives up to the. The markings on a basketball courtwhat basketball players wearthe three team positionsthe excitement of passing the ballthe thrill of making a basketall these and more are included, with a useful glossary at the end. Fiction and nonfiction basketball books for grades k6. My basketball book book author gail gibbons book edition hardcover number of pages 24 pages language english published september 5th 2000 by collins file size in pdf 96 kb. The bob gibbons tournament of champions is one of the only tournaments left in the country that brings the best teams in the the nation together across shoe and nonshoe affiliations. The highest compliment i can give is with a photo of my oldest grandson having fallen asleep with his my basketball book in his hands on his chest. Published in 2009, it covers the history of the national basketball association nba. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining. Sep 05, 2000 gail gibbons baseball book is excellent and this one on basketball tops it. Gibbons 65yard td against the baltimore colts in 1960 is the longest pass to end a game in regulation in nfl history.
Gibbons clear illustrations and lucid text are presented in a smaller size, ideal to take along on an outing. Obama demands bill simmons update his book of basketball. Bob gibbons is an american talent scout specializing in american high school basketball players. Gail gibbons books list of books by author gail gibbons. The markings on a basketball court what basketball players wear the three team positions. Also, the way a game should he held and the proper way to. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Gail gibbons s my basketball book offers a nice introduction to the rules of basketball with attractive illustrations. Basketball and other organized games provide a great opportunity for the kids to form meaningful relationships with tutors while they simultaneously develop valuable social skills. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Gail gibbons hc lot 3 my basketball book my baseball book my football book sign in to check out check out as guest. Buy my basketball book by gail gibbons illustrator online at alibris. With her ability to make any topic she takes on unbelievably clear and easy to understand, she should be shining a light on relationships, health, finances, the works. A typical day at books and basketball consists of 45 minutes of homework help followed by 45 minutes of gym time. See all books authored by gail gibbons, including from seed to plant, and the moon book, and more on.
Gail gibbons books about sports for kids my soccer. Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play. I created this youtube channel to help serve as an interactive guide for the book of basketball by bill simmons. We offer a great selection of books on basketball history, the best teams and matches, album of famous basketball moments, the best choice for every basketball collector. The latest michael gibbons stats, video highlights, news and more from. The rules are displayed during a game between two teams of kids, the comets and the blasters. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.
In this book, learn the basics of the game, from what football players wear to the excitement of scoring a touchdown. Learn more about her, her work, maple syrup, and her original art and card shop here. Those of you who follow our best books for boys lists know that we are fans of gail gibbons. This will be the 22nd year of the tournament and its tradition of former players, teams and competition is unrivaled in grassroots basketball. By 1978, gibbons had published 5 childrens books, including things to make and do for halloween and salvador and mister sam. Because of recent events, i chose to read this book by gibbons, and i learned things that i hadnt before. It breaks down positions, the court, and the rules of the sport. Gail gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the washington postchildrens book guild award for her overall contribution to childrens nonfiction literature. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for. Leading childerns book author gail gibbons has written and illustrated many nonfiction books for children.
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Called a master of picture book nonfiction by ala booklist, ms. Sep 21, 2015 my basketball book by gail gibbons in doc, epub, fb2 download e book. Simply amazing how he has found out so much and recognizes many of the aspects of the game at age two. In an exclusive excerpt from the paperback version of the book of basketball, bill simmons wonders what would have happened if portland had drafted kevin durant. Gail gibbons childrens book author and illustrator, gail. In my basketball book she does what she does with all of her books and lays out a description of the topic in easy to understand language. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn. My basketball book by gail gibbons, from tadpole to frog by kathleen weidner zoehfeld, how the sphinx got to t. Best price my basketball book by gail gibbons hardcover. We are dedicated to offering fundamental, skill development and to teach the game of basketball. My basketball book by gail gibbons 2000, hardcover for. By gail gibbons, gail gibbons basketball is a fun and exciting game. To purchase gail gibbons books visit your local bookstore.
Mar 01, 2000 my baseball book gibbons, gail, gibbons, gail on. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Find books about basketball history and famous basketball. Gail gibbons is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books, most of which are nonfiction. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest basketball fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons. My basketball book, book by gail gibbons hardcover. Nov 17, 2015 and when are you gonna update that basketball book.
In 2019, simmons launched a sequel podcast series, book of basketball 2. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Before that, he was a high school player and coach. Buy a cheap copy of my baseball book by gail gibbons. In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about. Gibbons introduces the basics of basketball and football in two smallformat paperback books. Each book identifies the equipment, the court or field, the positions of the players, and a few rules of the game. I have many hobbies, like swimming and boating, but my favorites are reading and creating books. The nba according to the sports guy is the second book by former espn columnist bill simmons. My basketball book by gail gibbons in doc, epub, fb2 download e book.
Gail gibbons hc lot 3my basketball bookmy baseball book. Gail gibbons first book was willy and his wheel wagon, a 32page selfillustrated picture book published by prenticehall. Take you through a game with the comets and blasters and shows you all you need to know about basketball. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Book by amanda meuwissen, 230 pages, published march 5th 2019 by dreamspinner press. She started her career as a graphic artist for television, but transitioned to writing and designing childrens books in the 1970s. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. My basketball book by gail gibbons from the lines on the court to the players on the team, this book is an introduction to the rules and fun of the game. Buy my basketball book book online at low prices in india. Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest basketball fans from washington postchildrens book guild award winner gail gibbons in this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about.
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