basketball

Explores the history of the NBA, and presents ten notable playoff upsets.

Explores the history of the NBA, and presents ten instances where basketball teams made notable comebacks.

Explores the history of the NBA, and profiles ten notable coaches.

"12-year-old Cody loves basketball. When a new well-off kid Nick arrives at school and starts giving Cody pointers, Cody lands a spot on the team. Despite Nick's help, Cody still feels anxious all the time. Cody's performance gets worse until his one big shot at a basket goes into his own team's net! Cody soon realizes that Nick's help isn't what he needs to succeed. To play better, he knows he has to become more self-reliant and work on his basketball skills on his own terms"--Amazon.

"Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Golden State Warriors pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Stephen Curry"--Provided by the publisher.

"From the NBA and WNBA to street hoops, basketball is one of the most popular sports to watch and play. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book covers everything from the invention of the sport to March Madness to the incredible players from yesterday and today."--Publisher.

Highlights a selection of underdogs who rose to the top in the NBA ranging from Bob Love who overcame a speech impediment to excel on the court and become a gifted public speaker to Jimmy Butler who overcame a difficult childhood and homelessness to become an Olympic gold medalist on Team USA. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"[Tells the] inspiring story of two teams from a poor, black, segregated high school in Ohio, who, in the midst of the racial turbulence of 1968/1969, win the Ohio state baseball and basketball championships in the same year.

A young Michael Jordan puts salt in his shoes, hoping it will help him grow tall enough to become a famous basketball player.

Basketball player Kobe Bryant looks back at his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.