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1) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
2) Basketball
Author
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents facts about basketball players, records, achievements, and crowds, revealing such information as the highest scoring game and the tallest player.
5) Jump shot
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the game of basketball, covering the rules of the game, how the court is laid out, and how the players practice and prepare for games.
9) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of basketball at the Olympics. Includes a table of contents, Q & A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index"--
Author
Publisher
Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
5-Minute Basketball Stories is an action-packed collection of twelve tales about today's superstars, NBA legends, and the best basketball games of all time. From incredible game-winning dunks, to jaw-dropping world records, to edge-of-your-seat comebacks--each story is perfect for reading aloud in five minutes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information on what life is like for a professional basketball player, including how they stay healthy, how they stay safe, and the basic skills a player needs.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Basketball is much more than jump shots, no-look passes, and slam dunks. It's a stunning spectacle where basketball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics meet."--Page 4 cover.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles top players from the 2017 basketball season, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Paul George, and Kyrie Irving, providing interesting childhood facts, along with college and professional career highlights for each.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
People in nearly every country on Earth love the high-scoring, fast-paced thrills of basketball. Readers will find out what they need to get started playing this action-packed game and how they can improve their skills. They will also discover how basketball was first invented, how it grew to become a global sensation, and how its greatest players have changed the way the game is played .
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Get your sports-loving kid excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math By integrating the thrill of learning into the context of basketball, Learning STEM from Basketball presents an educational slam dunk. Unleash the inner scientist, engineer, and mathematician in your child as they learn that sports and STEM aren't so separate after all. You'll both love finding out the answers to questions such as: Why does a basketball bounce? What's...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your basketball dreams and the lessons he learned both on and off the court from his beloved grandfather Papa Chilly. Growing up, young Chris Paul dreamed of playing professional basketball. But he knew it would take more than dedication and practice, so Chris looked to his grandfather Papa Chilly as a shining example of the values he could apply both in basketball...
Author
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"How do you score points? What do I wear to a game? Who is going to be on my team? How can I get better outside of practice? Basketball can be complicated, but this unique book has all the information a kid needs before trying to get the ball into the hoop. Filled with diagrams, helpful photos, and even practice tips, it helps young athletes prepare for their first season and understand the most important elements of their sport."-- provided by publisher....
Author
Publisher
Carlton Books Limited, an imprint of the Carlton Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Discover hundreds of eye-popping facts and stats about the hottest basketball stars on teh planet, findout who scored the biggest slam dunks in teh last 12 months, and compare today's greats with the titans of yesterday to findout who comes out on top"--Back cover.
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