basketball

This book introduces the history, key coaches, key players, key games, and mascots of the Big East basketball teams, a Division I-A conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Highlights the players, coaches, playing strategies, and memorable games in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

Describes the background and history of the Los Angeles Clippers pro basketball team.

Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of the game of basketball.

Henry learns a lesson in teamwork when his inexperienced basketball team, the Bats, takes on the Tigers, a team that not only plays at the big YWCA but has a player old enough to shave.

Photographs and simple text explain how basketball is played, the basic rules, and the player positions.

Eleven-year-old Eddie gets a chance to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot at the National Basketball Association finals.

Profiles ten great NBA guards, including Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Walt Frazier, Jerry West, and Magic Johnson.

Color photos and simple text present a coaching session of a basketball team, showing how the players warm up and practice shooting the ball and other skills.

Provides information about basketball, explaining what it is, describing the equipment needed, the techniques of basketball, and competitions, and introducing some of the superstars of the sport. Includes a glossary and a quiz.