Black Hoops: The History of African Americans in Basketball
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Summary
This edition of Black Hoops: The History of African Americans in Basketball by Fredrick McKissack is a history book that adds background to its subject. The record for this copy lists 1999 • Scholastic • 154 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want a clear account of what happened and why.
- You are looking for real events explained without too much jargon.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780590487122
Worth buying if: You want a clear account of what happened and why.
Skip it if: You are looking for expert-level detail above everything else.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780590487122
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