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Diaw, Boris

Hoops to Hippos!: True Stories of a Basketball Star on Safari!

112 pp. | National | December, 2015 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-2053-8 $15.90 | Paper ISBN 978-1-4263-2052-1 $5.99
(3) K-3 National Geographic Kids Chapters series. With Kitson Jazynka. In this chapter book, Diaw, a professional basketball player, writes straightforwardly about his experiences on safaris and wildlife excursions in Africa and India, comparing how animals' pack behavior is similar to teamwork in basketball. Many of the color photos are by Diaw himself; the friendly text is engaging and informative. Sidebars offer information about different species; photography tips are appended. Reading list. Ind.
Reviewer: Jack Forman

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