My Basketball Book by Gail Gibbons

My Basketball Book

Gail Gibbons

HarperCollins · Hardcover · September 5, 2000

Basketball is fun—but how does it work?

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Who it’s for
A picture book covers court markings, player clothing, positions, passing, baskets, and basketball terms.
Themes
Basketball fundamentals, Team positions and play
Genres
Basketball

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About this book

Basketball is fun—but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest basketball fans from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons! In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about: - The markings on a basketball court - What basketball players wear - The three team positions - The excitement of passing the ball - The thrill of making a basket Glossary for basketball terms included.

Basketball Basics

A picture book covers court markings, player clothing, positions, passing, baskets, and basketball terms.

Come here for

  • Court markings and what basketball players wear
  • Three team positions

Expect

  • An introduction to passing and making a basket
  • A glossary of basketball terms

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Authors
Gail Gibbons
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
September 5, 2000
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Basketball fundamentals · Team positions and play
Reading lane
Activity Books