Basketball is a fast-paced game that keeps sports fans on the edge of their seats as players dribble the ball up and down the court at lightning speeds. Readers unlock the mysteries of three-point conversions, free throw percentages and so much more. The book will grab and hold young people's attention and give them math skills they can carry with them for a lifetime.

Discover how math applies to the game of baseball, from the distance between the bases to the calculation of players' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper...

Discover how math applies to the game of football, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper distance...

Discover how math applies to the game of soccer, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' stats. The high-appeal Math in Sports series shows young fans that math and sports go together like a ball and a glove. High-impact photos and clear text show how math is everywhere in sports: hockey goalies use geometry, angles are key in basketball, and a football pass can't be completed if the quarterback doesn't calculate the proper distance...

Author Stuart Murray uses a variety of math techniques to make it approachable and interesting. Readers will learn fun basketball facts and the sports history while brushing up on their math skills.

Which driver was faster? How long is each lap at a race track? How much faster are cars now, compared to the first race cars? Author Stuart Murray uses math to explore the fast paced world of racing. He also includes history facts, trivia, and math problem-solving tips.

How many times do runners go around a 400 meter track in a 1,000 meter race? Author Stuart Murray explores the world of track and field sports in this book. Readers find out history and trivia, such as who first broke the 4-minute mile, and math problem-solving tips.

Football fans may never score a last-second, game-winning touchdown, but they can still capture some glory by playing fantasy football. Using statistical data and basic math, young football fans can learn all they need to know to run their own fantasy team and dominate their league.

Basketball is a sport dominated by the stat sheet. Readers explore what these numbers mean and how they work together in this exciting book that pair's curriculum-based math with the basic rules and statistics of basketball. Basketball is full of ways to learn how numbers and athletics are intertwined in a fascinating and educational way. Students read about superstar players scoring points, registering assists, scoring the elusive triple-double,...