How basketball works /

By: Thomas, Keltie, 1966-Contributor(s): Hall, Greg, 1963-Material type: TextTextSeries: How sports workPublication details: Toronto : Berkeley, Calif. : Maple Tree Press ; Distributed in the United States by Publishers Group West, c2005Description: 64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 x 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 189706618X (bound); 9781897066188 (bound); 1897066198 (pbk.); 9781897066195 (pbk.)Subject(s): Basketball -- Juvenile literature | BasketballDDC classification: LOC classification: GV885.1 | .T48 2005x
Contents:
How does basketball work? -- Legends of the game -- That's the way the ballbounces -- Legends of the game -- Court aciton -- Legends of the game -- Game wear -- Legends of the game -- Complete athlete -- Legends of the game -- Science of explosive moves -- Legends of the game -- How pros measure up -- Legends of the game -- Offense vs. defense -- Legends of the game -- Rules and regs -- Basketball talk -- Index and answers.
Summary: Presents information on the history of basketball and famous players, along with explanations of rules and techniques. Basketball brings together dynamic maneuvers, fast-paced athletic grace, and an especially sleek style for a sporting event loved the world over. The third book in an award-winning series, How Basketball Works combines Keltie Thomas's energetic writing with Greg Hall's witty illustrations to present an exciting look at the science and sport of basketball. Whether readers are fresh on the hoops scene or pounding the hardwood for a pro career, How Basketball Works has something to offer. The book looks at a wide variety of topics, including what makes a basketball the shooting, passing, and slam-dunking tool that it is; the parts of the court, floor, basket, and backboard - and how each affects a player's game; how to suit up for success in a uniform with attitude; refining skills like jump shots, passing, blocking shots, and more; going beyond the skills to develop mind and body for b-ball battle; tall tales - how height became a dominating force on the court; and much more. The book also includes photos of pro basketball players past and present, along with "Quick Hit" factoids and fun "Try This" activities to help in skill development.Summary: This book looks at the history and legends of basketball and examines the parts of the court floor, basket, and backboard and how each affects a player's game.
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Junior Nonfiction (JN) 		JN 796.323 .T454 2005 Available 20053
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Includes index.

How does basketball work? -- Legends of the game -- That's the way the ballbounces -- Legends of the game -- Court aciton -- Legends of the game -- Game wear -- Legends of the game -- Complete athlete -- Legends of the game -- Science of explosive moves -- Legends of the game -- How pros measure up -- Legends of the game -- Offense vs. defense -- Legends of the game -- Rules and regs -- Basketball talk -- Index and answers.

Presents information on the history of basketball and famous players, along with explanations of rules and techniques. Basketball brings together dynamic maneuvers, fast-paced athletic grace, and an especially sleek style for a sporting event loved the world over. The third book in an award-winning series, How Basketball Works combines Keltie Thomas's energetic writing with Greg Hall's witty illustrations to present an exciting look at the science and sport of basketball. Whether readers are fresh on the hoops scene or pounding the hardwood for a pro career, How Basketball Works has something to offer. The book looks at a wide variety of topics, including what makes a basketball the shooting, passing, and slam-dunking tool that it is; the parts of the court, floor, basket, and backboard - and how each affects a player's game; how to suit up for success in a uniform with attitude; refining skills like jump shots, passing, blocking shots, and more; going beyond the skills to develop mind and body for b-ball battle; tall tales - how height became a dominating force on the court; and much more. The book also includes photos of pro basketball players past and present, along with "Quick Hit" factoids and fun "Try This" activities to help in skill development.

This book looks at the history and legends of basketball and examines the parts of the court floor, basket, and backboard and how each affects a player's game.

Accelerated Reader MG 6.3 3 86359.