Catalog Search Results
2) Basketball
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of basketball and highlights notable players.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
What does Player Efficiency Rating (PER) have to do with hoops greatness? More than you think. In this fun and smart look at basketball, you will discover stories and uncover facts that will help you better understand and enjoy every pass, dribble, and shot all the more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the best NBA arenas in the country with TD Garden's famous parquet court and Air Canada Centre's exclusive club by Drake among other great arenas. The title features text boxes for each arena, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Playing basketball requires skill, strength, agility-and physics! Get an edge on your competitors with this fascinating book, which reveals the science of the game. Discover how players who jump have to overcome gravity, how friction affects the ball when it bounces on the ground, and why the shot clock has to precisely measure time to make sure that teams shoot within 24 seconds of taking possession"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Offers easy-to-follow instruction that is sure to improve the all-around performance of any young basketball player, from passing, dribbling, and mastering the triple-threat stance to individual and team defending, making the perfect lay-up, and more advanced offensive plays."--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
See how the world of basketball has changed over the years. Technology has evolved, strategies have changed, and the players have become bigger, better, and faster. The sport of basketball looks different than it did in its early years.
15) Kevin Durant
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Kevin Durant may be a young player, but he's already done amazing things in his NBA career. After joining the league in 2007, Kevin was chosen as Rookie of the Year. He led the league in scoring for three years in a row and has been chosen to play in the NBA All-Star Game four times. In 2012, he was chosen as the All-Star Game MVP, a huge honor for any player but even more incredible for a young player.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone / Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Sports provide fans with thrills and excitement. They can demonstrate excellence, and sometimes they can even make you laugh. You will find all of this and more in The Legendary World of Sports. As any die-hard sports fanatic knows, the world of sports has a rich history and lore surrounding the games. From genius coaches to crazy curses, this series captures and celebrates those traditions. --back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Have you ever wondered how a Harlem Globetrotters player can spin a basketball on one finger for so long? Or what a basketball is made of? Or how the laws of physics are also the laws of basketball? You're only a few four-point shots away from becoming a Science of Fun Stuff Expert on basketball!" -- Publisher description.
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
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game-it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strict diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year....
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request