basketball

"Middle grade [readers] are introduced to the . . . history of [the] NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder with a photo-laden narrative of their . . . successes and losses"--Provided by publisher.

"It's summertime, and that means it's time to play basketball! Tyler signs the All-Stars up for their first tournament at the local rec center. But he doesn't plan on the challenges that can come with summer. Cam and Brianna are in summer school, Jasmine has to go stay with her dad, and Markus has to mow lawns all summer. Tyler is left alone to practice, and worries that the All-Stars are breaking up. Can the All-Stars find a way to deal with their summer schedules and still practice for the big game?"--Back cover.

"Spring has arrived and the Alton Heights All-Stars are ready to practice at the basketball court in their local park. Unfortunately, the city is planning to turn the park into a parking lot. Can the All-Stars convince the city that their park is necessary? They plan a neighborhood basketball game to try to change the minds of local officials"--Back cover.

Step-by-step photographs and instructions demonstrate basic offensive and defensive skills for basketball players.

A series of poems describes all the baffling changes at home and at school in twelve-year-old Joylin's transition from tomboy basketball player to not-quite-girly girl.

Highlights famous games and moments in the history of the NBA Finals, and explains how teams get to the NBA Finals. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a quiz, a glossary, and additional resources.

"College recruiters are clambering to sign up Terrell Jamerson, the #1 high school basketball player in the country. But not all of these recruiters are straight shooters, and Terrell will have to think fast if he wants to stay in the game"--Provided by publisher.

"High school senior point guard Jonas Dolan is on the fast track to a basketball career until an unthinkable choice puts his future on the line"--Provided by publisher.

Natasha is a star basketball player but not always a good teammate so, with the help of an alien friend, she learns teamwork helps everyone succeed. Includes a quick history of basketball and a pro athlete biography.

"A few months have passed since Zeke Archer saved basketball from extinction after the 7th Dimension--the otherworldly entity that brought the game to Earth in 1891--tried to take it away for good. Now Zeke is settling into life after high school, leading his team and running the point at Jefferson Community College. And there, on his home court, is where this strange tale begins . . . Tragedy strikes close to Zeke's heart, and his world slowly begins to crumble around him. But when he receives a mysterious message that could only have originated from another realm, Zeke begins a journey like no other"--Provided by publisher.