How Basketball Works

By Keltie Thomas

Book Overview

Discover the science of basketball
The third book in the How Sports Work series, How Basketball Works follows the highly successful How Hockey Works and How Baseball Works.
Keltie Thomas's energetic style of writing, and Greg Hall's witty illustrations complement each other once again. This slam dunk team now presents an enthusiastic look into the science of basketball.
A lively, vibrant design comes together with charismatic illustrations and striking photos of pro players past and present. Engaging running text is complemented by "Quick Hit" factoids, "Star" highlights with stories of the pros, "Tips" providing hints for improving your own game, and fun "Try This" activities to help develop related skills. "Legends of the Game" pages in each chapter put the spotlight on the most significant players and events in basketball's history. A "Rules and Regs" section and glossary are jam-packed with the lowdown on the lingo and need-to-know information to make any reader an expert at the basics of the game.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897066198
• ISBN13: 9781897066195
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Owlkids
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Good overview for kids

This book is a good overview of basketball. It has a short history, playing tips, and information about some of the stars of the game. It's written in a magazine type format with lots of inset boxes and short blurbs. It's colorful and held my childs attention. I think this book is appropriate for all children up to about age 14 who want an overview of basketball.