basketball

"What do Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan have in common? They're both star power forwards in the NBA. Power forwards have the strength and skills needed to prevent other teams from scoring and making big plays to help their team score. These strong basketball players are known for their big dunks and defensive plays. Readers discover these facts and many more about power forwards through engaging main text and fun fact boxes. Full-color photographs of power forwards in action show readers how the strategies they're learning with each turn of the page can lead to success on the basketball court"--Provided by the publisher.

"Point guards are often the best ball handler on their basketball team. In order for a player to grow into the best point guard they can be, they have to understand the position. Readers explore every facet of a point guard's game, including shooting, passing, and dribbling. The informative main text is presented alongside vibrant photographs of famous point guards in action. Additional information about this position and those who've played it is presented in eye-catching fact boxes. Readers hoping to be stars on the basketball court will enjoy discovering the skills needed to find success as a point guard"--Provided by the publisher.

"Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O'Neal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such as rebounding, boxing out, and blocking shots. The detailed main text is accompanied by fun fact boxes that provide additional information about basketball strategy and famous centers. Full-color photographs of some of the best centers of basketball's past and present create a reading experience that's as exciting as it is educational"--Provided by the publisher.

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.

Introduces basketball through a brief history, describes the type of clothes and equipment needed, explains the rules, and and illustrates the skills and techniques of the sport.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to basketball.

Provides an introduction to the history of basketball and why a basketball team needs different kinds of players to succeed.

Provides the history of basketball, including some of the greatest moments, iconic athletes, and what the future holds for the game.