basketball

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to basketball through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Rhyno the rhino and the Princeton Turtles are on the court. How will Rhyno help Isaac the alligator have respect and win the game against the Sandyville Jays?"--Back cover.

"Everything you need to know about basketball in one book, written with voice, style, and authenticity for today's young fans. Created in partnership with . . . sports magazine 'Sports Illustrated Kids,' the evolving history, style, play, and players of basketball is presented through . . . graphics and . . . text"--Amazon.com.

The Brooklyn Nets boast some of basketball's best players, and they play exciting, high-energy games. Read about the team's history and highlights, and find out why Nets fans are excited for their team's future.

"How was basketball born? Why is the area in the paint and around the free throw circle known as the key? When did the NBA begin play? What team was arguably the worst NBA squad ever? Who was the highest drafted college player who never played a single game in the NBA? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of basketball. Organized by the sport's three eras--its birth through 1945, the NBA from 1946 through 1999, and the game today--it answers questions about the sport at all levels, from college games to the Olympics. A bonus chapter provides a Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of basketball-the perfect resource to settle arguments or to answer challenging trivia questions"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a deep dive into the greatest athletes to ever play basketball and gives information related to their careers, including their stats and records, while examining the impact they have had on the sport and their fans"--Amazon.

"Nate plays soccer, but he doesn't love it. He plays because it's what his family expects. Then Lucas Cawley moves in across the street. Lucas isn't like any of Nate's sports friends--he's poor, his parents are mostly absent, and he's devoted to his sister, Megan, who has a learning disability. Lucas may be an outcast at school, but he and Nate find common ground in their fierce games of one-on-one basketball. It's not long before Nate realizes that basketball is his sport. But Nate has an ax to grind with star players Colin and Bo, who have disrespected him for years. Nate believes that outplaying those two is the most important thing . . . until he learns that life is about more than getting ready for the next game"--Amazon.

"Images accompany information about Giannis Antetokounmpo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary women basketball stars, including Sue Bird, Candace Parker, and Brittney Griner.

This title introduces fans to innovations in the world of basketball.