"Find out how to go from the local gym to the NBA. Readers get an insider's look at how athletes prepare for competition as well as the special events players participate in when they aren't on the court"--

Presents the basics of the game of basketball, describing its five player positions and the mechanics of dribbling, passing, jump shots, layup, defensive play, and rebounding.

Millions of fans watch each March as more than 60 of the best college basketball teams face-off in the NCAA Tournament. Yet March has not always meant madness. More than a century ago, when many college basketball temas were just beginning, no NCAA Tournament existed. Some colleges even had to play against high school teams just to fill out their schedules. Much has changed over the years as college basketball has grown into the exciting and popular...

Sports legends and stories are made on the court. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls showed their dominance by winning an impressive 72 games in one season. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game. Bill Russell won 11 titles for the Boston Celtics. Basketball: Great Moments, Records, and Facts show the people and events that make the sport great!

Presents a history of basketball and highlights notable players.

Syracuse Orange is a beginner's history of Syracuse University men's basketball team. Beginning with program's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments and meet the key players and legendary coaches who made it happen. Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the Orange's story, allowing your readers Inside College Basketball! Aligned...

Florida Gators is a beginner's history of the University of Florida's men's basketball team. Beginning with program's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments and meet the key players and legendary coaches who made it happen. Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the Gators' story, allowing your readers Inside College...

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...

This engaging book showcases a girl preparing for her basketball game and making a basket! The book includes simple text and vibrant photos, making it a perfect choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index. This Little Blue Readers book is at Level 2, aligned to reading levels of grades K-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.