stories from 75 years of the National Basketball Association
Bowen, Fred
2022
"Follow basketball from its humble beginnings as a casual indoor pastime played in gyms and colleges through its evolution to a country-wide fascination, thanks to the introduction of rules like the 3-point line and teams such as the Harlem Globetrotters who paved the way for desegregated teams. Discover the story of the legendary Olympic Dream Team of 1992, and beloved players like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson along with the early game-changers who made basketball what it is today"--Provided by publisher.
"Engaging images accompany information about basketball records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.
"In NBA 75, sportswriter and basketball super fan Dave Zarum tells the story of the NBA, all 75 years--from its early barnstorming days to the multibillion-dollar sports league it is today"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes the trend in the National Basketball Association of forming superteams, how this practice came to be, and the pros and cons of superteams"--Provided by publisher.
"Follow the spectacular shots, thrilling comebacks, and monumental moments of basketball's most exciting games. Readers learn about the biggest NBA and WBNBA finals, the leagues' history, and the amazing feats of the sport's best stars"--Provided by publisher.
Provides an overview of the NBA Finals, with information on the history, top basketball players, rules, and greatest moments. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
