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5) Jump shot
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the game of basketball, covering the rules of the game, how the court is laid out, and how the players practice and prepare for games.
8) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about Kevin Durant. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball--from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give basketball fans of all ages a totally fresh perspective on big-time basketball"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered how a Harlem Globetrotters player can spin a basketball on one finger for so long? Or what a basketball is made of? Or how the laws of physics are also the laws of basketball? You're only a few four-point shots away from becoming a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on basketball!" -- Publisher description.
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wondered how a basketball player is able to masterfully dribble the ball or skillfully shoot it into the hoop? Science gives us the answers. Readers will see how science is at play, in basketball and in the real world. Through the detailed main text, they will enhance their appreciation for the sport and the dedication it takes to master the movements required to win games. Fact boxes, detailed diagrams, and graphic organizers provide...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"The National Basketball Association plays 82 games every season, but basketball fans don't have to play that many to get into the game. However, this informative introduction might inspire young fans to play even more. From dribbling and passing, readers will examine every facet of basketball, whether they want to practice their skills on their own or play as part of a team. They'll learn how basketball is unique among sports, with other games layered...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your basketball dreams and the lessons he learned both on and off the court from his beloved grandfather Papa Chilly. Growing up, young Chris Paul dreamed of playing professional basketball. But he knew it would take more than dedication and practice, so Chris looked to his grandfather Papa Chilly as a shining example of the values he could apply both in basketball...
Author
Series
Publisher
Sports Illustrated Kids
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A visual retelling of a professional basketball game for emerging readers--from the jump ball to the game-winning basket, including explanations of dribbling, passing, traveling, shooting, dunks, and more." --
"My First Book of Basketball, the sixth book in the best-selling Rookie Book series from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of basketball with a visual retelling of a professional basketball game--from the jump ball...
16) NBA Finals
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2020
Language
English
Description
Features a detailed explanation of the NBA finals and its highest profile athletes.
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