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Balls!
Learn about the balls used in basketball, soccer, football, tennis, handball, golf, volleyball, and ping how they're made, why they look the way they do, some amazing facts about their history...and a bit about the games that use them, too.
- GenresNonfiction
72 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2006
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Michael J. Rosen
125 books29 followersRosen's Website should provide all this and more. It's http://www.fidosopher.com.
Nonetheless: Michael J. Rosen is an American author and illustrator with over 120 books of fiction, nonfiction, humor, picture books, poetry, and more. With a strong interest in nature and animals, reflecting his animal behavior degree from Ohio State University, Rosen resides within a peaceful crease of Central Ohio with his pack of animal companions that include 2 small koi ponds he helped build on the 100 acres he shares in the foothills of the Ohio Appalachians. An avid dog lover, he was inspired by Chant, his newest Australian stumpy-tail cattle dog, which led to the creation of his newest book of fiction, The Tale of Rescue, which will be released in October 2015. With an MFA in poetry from Columbia University, Rosen also showcases his skills and talents in other projects such as The Maine Coon’s Haiku: And Other Poems for Cat Lovers (2015).
Nonetheless: Michael J. Rosen is an American author and illustrator with over 120 books of fiction, nonfiction, humor, picture books, poetry, and more. With a strong interest in nature and animals, reflecting his animal behavior degree from Ohio State University, Rosen resides within a peaceful crease of Central Ohio with his pack of animal companions that include 2 small koi ponds he helped build on the 100 acres he shares in the foothills of the Ohio Appalachians. An avid dog lover, he was inspired by Chant, his newest Australian stumpy-tail cattle dog, which led to the creation of his newest book of fiction, The Tale of Rescue, which will be released in October 2015. With an MFA in poetry from Columbia University, Rosen also showcases his skills and talents in other projects such as The Maine Coon’s Haiku: And Other Poems for Cat Lovers (2015).
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July 19, 2023
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My 16-month-old’s book obsession the past two weeks.
Minus 1 star due to some factual errors (33 billion people watched the 2004 World Cup…) and the drama caused if we didn’t get to the basketball section quick enough.
My 16-month-old’s book obsession the past two weeks.
Minus 1 star due to some factual errors (33 billion people watched the 2004 World Cup…) and the drama caused if we didn’t get to the basketball section quick enough.
November 22, 2022
A wonderful book to compliment preschool lesson plans! Children love this book.
Bravo Michael J. Rosen!
Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library!
Bravo Michael J. Rosen!
Thank you for the loan Franklin Public Library!
June 11, 2013
This book can be read cover-to-cover or in sections that interest you. Balls! shares the history and science of various balls from different sports, such as basketball, soccer ball, football, tennis ball, and handball. This book is sure to peak any adolescent child’s interest with its vibrant colors and combination of text and images. Balls! can be useful in the classroom when introducing text features, and when wanting students to look at all pieces of information presented, going back and forth from the visuals to the text.
May 19, 2011
this wuz a cool book 4 facts about balls
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