Basketball: A Guide for Players and Fans

by Heather Williams

Overview

Basketball: A Guide for Players and Fans gives young readers a courtside look at one of the world's most popular sports. Readers will find easy-to-read explanations of basketball's beginnings, basic rules and strategies, and how they can suit up and get on the court. This book features colorful photos, fun facts, and informative sidebars, and kids who love basketball won't want to stop reading until they're ready for tip-off!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543574555
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Sports Zone
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	657,615
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Hoops History 6

Gear for the Game 10

Basic Rules 14

Basketball Strategy 20

Getting Started 26

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

The mix of how-to, informational, and sports history will appeal to a broad range of budding athletes and young sports fans; titles cover the most popular sports among today's youth, including lacrosse, which is the fastest growing team sport in the United States, and Taekwondo, which experts suggest may help develop concentration and self-control skills for kids with ADD/ADHD; the series targets an age group that is ready for learning and understanding the rules and strategy of many team sports.