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“The ball spins. The crowd roars. And with a swish- nothing but net”

I wouldn‘t use this book in my classroom

I enjoyed reading this book. I had always been curious about the Harlem Globetrotters and wanted to learn more

“ with their fancy footwork, fast passes, and one-handed dunk shots“

This book would be great to add to groups that lvoes sports. It is an instpriactional book about perserverance and how the globtrotters were formed and got their “act“ kids would love this book

Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters | Suzanne Slade (2010). This is the true story of how the harlem globtrooter came to be. The ilistrations add a sense of whim to this biograpghy, but keep true to the facts of how the most exciting baskeball team was created.

Globetrotters win 61-59!

The topics in this book are deep but important for students to understand America's history of racism and discrimination. This story gives hope to students who have faced hate and discrimination because they are different. It shows that everyone can be successful no matter their skin color.

Swish! The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters is a delightful and inspiring read that captures the magic of the Harlem Globetrotters. With its captivating illustrations and lively narrative, it offers a fun and educational experience for young readers. This book is a must-read for sports enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the incredible legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters.

The topics in this book are deep but important for students to understand America's history of racism and discrimination. This story gives hope to students who have faced hate and discrimination because they are different. It shows that everyone can be successful no matter their skin color.

“Globetrotters win 61-59!“

The topics in this book are deep but important for students to understand America's history of racism and discrimination. This story gives hope to students who have faced hate and discrimination because they are different. It shows that everyone can be successful no matter their skin color.

Swish! by Suzanne Slade, 2020. This book inspires children to chase their dreams and not give up even when it seems impossible. It emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and teamwork. It shows that new ideas and taking risks can lead to success. This book goes into controversial topics such as racism and discrimination. The players in this book show that social barriers can add fuel to their fire to be successful.

Swish! The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters is a delightful and inspiring read that captures the magic of the Harlem Globetrotters. With its captivating illustrations and lively narrative, it offers a fun and educational experience for young readers. This book is a must-read for sports enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about the incredible legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters.

“Everyone could see they had as much talent as the country's best hoopsters.“

“You could almost hear the nation gasp.“

I think this book would be best for middle- upper elementary grades.Through rhythmic prose and vibrant illustrations, this book becomes a jubilant tribute to the excellence, benevolence, and tenacity embodied by this extraordinary team

Explore the real-life narrative of the Harlem Globetrotters, the squad that revolutionized the sport of basketball. Within the pages of “Swish!“ awaits the remarkable tale of the Harlem Globetrotters, who showcased the most revolutionary and awe-inspiring basketball the world had ever witnessed.

“Back home, the Harlem Globetrotters were named 'America's Ambassadors of Goodwill'“This quote shows the difference that Harlem Globetrotters made.

I liked this book because of the style of it. This book would really helpful for younger readers to read because it is bridging picture books/fiction to nonfiction. I would use this book in an early childhood education classroom fro students who like basketball and maybe want to get them to read more.

This book is a picture book and biography about the Harlem Globetrotters and how they changed basketball forever. There are many facts embedded into the book that have dates and captions about what exactly was going on when the team was just started.