In this title readers will find out about the greatest rookies in NBA history from Allen Iverson, to LeBron James and many more. This title also features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

They say records are meant to be broken, but some marks of excellence are simply out of reach. Record Breakers tells the stories behind some of the most extraordinary feats in the sports world. Learn about the amazing athletes involved, how the record was made, and the record's historical context.

Great NBA players take the court every night throughout the season. But it's the legends whoes legacies live there forever. Whether it's their out-of-this-world skills, their big-game performance, or simply their commitment to excellence, these hardwood heroes are never forgotten. And their stories are all in NBA's Best Ever. These books introduce the NBA's greatest players, past and present, with tales of their most amazing feats and most memorable...

In this book readers will find out about some of the greatest teams in NBA history.

"This title tells the story of the National Basketball Association, from its founding more than 70 years ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as its growth and how it has embraced international players. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index.."--Amazon.

"This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--

Trying out a new sport means learning a lot of new information. The Early Sports Encyclopedia series provides all the basics young athletes need to get started with baseball and softball, basketball, dance, football, gymnastics and soccer. From book's back cover.