basketball

Looks at the history of basketball, focusing on well-known "greats" within the game.

"Highlights various successes of both individuals and teams in the National Basketball Association"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the NBA Finals, exploring the topic through the lenses of history, geography, civics, and economics.

"Young Derek bites off more than he can chew when he decides to enter the school talent show and try out for the basketball team"--Provided by publisher.

LeBron James is considered by many to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA.

The Avant-Guards have been on a roll when it comes to their newly-formed basketball league, and Charlie has been getting more comfortable with her new teammates, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As the Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they'll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team; on the court and, most importantly, off the court, too.

"In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers--all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL! You will find THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, who played the most groundbreaking, breathtaking ball the world had ever seen, and played a pivotal role in the desegregation of the National Basketball League (later, the NBA). With rhythmic writing and dynamic illustrations, Swish! is a celebration of the greatness, goodness, and grit of this remarkable team"--Provided by the publisher.

Picked on at home, criticized for talking trash while beating boys at basketball, and always seen as less than her best friend, a girl struggles to like and accept herself.

"Introduces readers to the best NBA arenas . . . features text boxes for each arena, fun facts, photos, and a glossary"--Publisher.

Presents fifty profiles of NBA players and features action images.