{"product_id":"basketball-belles-how-stanford-cal-and-one-scrappy-player-put-womens-hoops-on-the-map-paperback","title":"Basketball Belles: How Stanford, Cal, and One Scrappy Player Put Womens Hoops on the Map - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSue Macy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMatt Collins\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWitness the birth of women's basketball in this illustrated introduction from renowned nonfiction author Sue Macy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRaised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut she soon exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball--and in April 1896, she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever inter-collegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis fast-paced story of perseverance and success digs deep into the history of one of America's most popular sports, and how it came to be so big. Realistic illustrations by Matt Collins put readers in the middle of the action, and you'll want cheer along with the crowd. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith comprehensive backmatter including a timeline, author's note, select bibliography, and recommended places to visit for more information, \u003ci\u003eBasketball Belles\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect introduction to an intriguing moment in sports and women's history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Top 10 Sports Books for Youth \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Choice, Books for Youth, Nonfiction, Middler Readers \u003cbr\u003eNCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, History\/Life \u0026amp; Culture in the Americas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSue Macy loves to write about sports and fearless women. Her books have been named ALA Notable Children's Books and Best Books for Young Adults, Booklist Editor's Choices, and New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey. Visit her online at www.suemacy.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Matt Collins has illustrated numerous books for children. His art has also appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated for Kids. His website is www.mattcollins.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.7 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 28, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basketball Belles: How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47326686511353,"sku":"9780823441754","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/akaIAMmCXh9780823441754.webp?v=1769567777","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/basketball-belles-how-stanford-cal-and-one-scrappy-player-put-womens-hoops-on-the-map-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}