basketball

"A mission like no other has the Love Puppies stuck. Eliana has excellent basketball skills, and Barkley knows she's talented enough to make the school team--that is, if she can figure out how to be a good teammate. How are the pups supposed to help someone who has no interest in sharing the ball, playing nice, or making friends?"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. [This book] . . . celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black communities and how they made the sport into what it is today"--.

"A new coach's flagrant racism, a teammate's endless sabotage, and local media interest make it difficult for Andi Carillo and Jeff Michaels to keep both of their basketball teams on track"--OCLC.

"After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he's officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball. Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team. As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Devante Briggs loves basketball, but now he is just the sixth man off the bench for his school team, putting up with the snide remarks of some of the other players--until an outbreak of food poisoning gives him his chance to show off his skills.

"Carli and Rex have an immediate connection, an understanding that must mean first love, but family secrets, disappointments--and basketball, which holds center stage in both their lives--all create complications"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text introduce basketball.

Introduces readers to basketball, highlighting basketball gear, venues, equipment, rules, history, and more.

"Basketball is all about putting the ball in the hoop. To do that, though, players need to work together with their teammates. This book puts readers on the hardwood as they parse the different positions that make up a basketball team. From conducting the offense with the point guard to shooting jumpers with the shooting guard, readers get an in-depth study of James Naismith's famous game as they learn how to play with their friends. Whether setting up alley-oops on offense or blocking shots and causing turnovers on defense, this book gets readers ready to play any position on the court.".

"James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the ... [teams he played for.] Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!"--Provided by publisher.