Books with title Basketball

Since its creation in the late 19th century, basketball has grown to become one of the most popular sports on Earth. Readers will learn all about the basic skills of the game, from passing and shooting to dribbling and rebounding. Whether you want to improve your game or just be a sports expert, the Rookie Read-About® Sports series can help you learn all about your favorite sports. Simple, engaging text and exciting pictures teach you the rules and concepts of each sport-and then introduce you to the sport's most famous athletes.

For die-hard basketball fans and casual spectators alike, this collection of fascinating facts about the game will be a welcome addition to their library. From the origins of the game to how much players are paid, and the evolution of the basketball shoe, this book covers a wide range of topics. Among others are how the color barrier was breached, the rise of women’s basketball, and innovations that have made the game accessible to disabled athletes. Lots of humorous, colorful illustrations, charts, and graphs make this ideal for visual learners, while the short chapters encourage browsing.

Basketball is a popular sport all around the world! From pick-up games in parks to showcased competitions under bright lights, the sport can be played by anyone with a ball and a hoop. This title brings the basics of the game to young readers through leveled text, while relevant photos with labels reinforce what they are reading. A champion spotlight highlights a top player while a sidebar introduces the different scoring lines. Readers will be ready to hit the court after this read! There is a sport for everyone! This series introduces students to the ins and outs of sports played all around the world. Leveled text details the positions, rules, and equipment needed for each sport. Special features highlight important equipment and maneuvers, while field and court layouts add visuals to support the text. These low-level books will inspire young readers to discover their sport and get out and play!

Ever since his sudden move from the city to the suburbs, the one place Jeremy feels at home is on the basketball court. But North Bridge is not like any place Jeremy has ever played before. Back home, there would be twenty or thirty kids and maybe three or four balls. He'd wait for a ball, pick a spot, and shoot. Here the kids didn't have to wait at all. Balls were flying everywhere. Jeremy even saw two jerks get hit in the head because there were so many balls. And the parents. They were always there, and there were so many of them -- at the clinics ... at the tryouts ... everywhere. Who's playing anyway? Maybe if Jeremy wasn't displaced and living with his grandmother, he'd feel as though he fit in. Jeremy figures the only way out is to take the car and leave. Just walk away from his teammates, Hank and Nathan, and Anabel. It's just a game, after all, isn't it?