basketball

"Follow the spectacular shots, thrilling comebacks, and monumental moments of basketball's most exciting games. Readers learn about the biggest NBA and WBNBA finals, the leagues' history, and the amazing feats of the sport's best stars"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at every aspect of the sport of basketball from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts.

When the Choctaw Nation sponsors an all-Indian high school basketball team to compete in a summer tournament, the team includes Choctaw Bobby Byington and other Indian high school players from Eastern Oklahoma.

"Whoosh! When the high-tops leave the hardwood, it's prime time on the basketball court. From monster in-game jams to gravity-defying contest slams, experience the most ridonkulous dunks from pro basketball's biggest superstars. Some of these rim-rocking plays even blew out the backboards!"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wondered how a basketball player is able to masterfully dribble the ball or skillfully shoot it into the hoop? Science gives us the answers. Readers will see how science is at play, in basketball and in the real world. Through the detailed main text, they will enhance their appreciation for the sport and the dedication it takes to master the movements required to win games"--OCLC.

Explores the history and key players of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.

Explores the history and key players of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team.

Provides an overview of the NBA Finals, with information on the history, top basketball players, rules, and greatest moments. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Provides an overview of the WNBA Finals, with information on the history, top women basketball players, rules, and greatest moments. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the game of basketball.