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Author
Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
[i.e. 2010]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals and significant personalities of the sport of women's basketball. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources and Index included"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
142 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes to mind: greatness. From shooting three-pointers with laser precision to his clutch ability to hit buzzer-beaters time and again, he has established himself as one of the best players in pro basketball. But greatness was never a guarantee for Steph. The son of a talented NBA player, he dreamed of one day playing professionally just like his dad. Yet Steph, who was always smaller and weaker than the...
5) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the greatest achievements and most stunning moments in basketball.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A collective biography of the top 10 slam dunkers, both past and present, which includes accounts of game action, career statistics, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Things haven't been the same since Shane's accident. One minute he was a normal kid playing a game of tag with his friends, and the next he's the boy who came back from the dead. Now, every time Shane falls asleep, he's pulled into a dark world where the evil Nightmare King reigns. The King is collecting children and keeping them as treasure. Despite the threat of capture by the Nightmare King, he can't stay awake forever. Shane will have to take...
8) Hoop heroes
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the lives, playing statistics, and basketball careers of Patrick Ewing, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, and Stephen Marbury.
10) The crossover
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the past and future of women's basketball and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Cynthia Cooper, Teresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Nikki McCray, Dawn Staley, Kate Starbird, and Sheryl Swoopes.
14) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
147 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The eighth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers."--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Basketball fans love to cheer for the underdog, and every season they get reminded that anything can happen in pro basketball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A franchise known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the NBA championship. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the basketball world."--
16) Charles Barkley
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
1997.
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
18) Taking up space
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year old Sarah is used to being the star on her basketball team, playing with her best friends, but suddenly she finds that her body is changing and she does not understand why she cannot keep up on the court, plus she does not understand why her mother has gotten so weird about food, binging on candy while forgetting about dinner, and she really does not understand why she told Benny, her crush, about her mother--but when Benny offers to teach...
20) Scottie Pippen
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1997.
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and basketball career of a member of the 1992 Olympics "Dream Team" and one of the key players for the Chicago Bulls.
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