Books in Sports Illustrated Kids Big Books series

Continuing Sports Illustrated's tradition of producing best-selling coffee-table books for the holiday season, SI presents The Basketball Book, a lavish celebration of the athleticism and pageantry of both the college and professional game. With the same kind of unforgettable photographs and award-winning writing that propelled The Baseball Book, The Football Book and The Anniversary Book to The New York Times best-seller list over the past three years, this volume brings to life the legendary players, the classic action and the great rivalries of the court. In 294 oversized pages, The Basketball Book commemorates the epic teams and characters, the personalities and performances and artifacts that have created legions of passionate fans since Dr. James Naismith nailed up a peach basket and devised the Original 13 Rules of the game more than 100 years ago.

This Exciting New Series from Sports Illustrated for Kids Books Is the Gold Standard for Information on Sports Sports Illustrated for Kids Books is a new series exclusively available from The Rosen Publishing Group. Reading these books is the next best thing to being at the big game! Developed and written in partnership with Sports Illustrated for Kids, the leading youth sports magazine, this series has something for everyone: biographies, sports history, and player profiles of the top athletes in all major sports. Each title goes behind-the-scenes to look at the people, the stories, the statistics, and the emotional ups-and-downs of the sports world. All titles in this library-bound series feature full-color photos, additional resources, glossary, and index. Any library wishing to reach its readers with high interest material will hit a home run with Sports Illustrated for Kids Books. Here's the next generation of talented young hardballers. The lineup includes super shortstops Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers, Montreal Expo slugger Vladimir Guerrero and flame-throwing closer Billy Wagner of the Houston Astros. Read about the stars' dedication to the game and why they'll be making news for years to come.

DESCRIPTION: Sports Illustrated Kids Pro Files Baseball is a must - have book for every young baseball fan and player. This 96 - page book profiles 15 of the big leagues ' hottest stars and features SI Kids' signature content :great writing, fun trivia, amazing statistics, and dynamic photography. But Pro Files Baseball also delves deeper, providing insider tips from major league coaches on how to hit, pitch and field just like the stars in the book. Experts help break down each baseball skill so that young players can learn to play like the pros. In Pro Files Baseball, fans will not only read all about Albert Pujols and his accomplishments, but they 'll also learn how to smack home runs like the St. Louis Cardinals slugger.