How Basketball Works

Asport loved the world over and growing in popularity, basketball is fast becoming the winter alternative for soccer for many kids. No wonder: the sport brings together dynamic manoeuvres and fast-paced athletic grace. The third book in the How Sports Work series, How Basketball Works follows the award-winning How Hockey Works, and How Baseball Works. Now author Keltie Thomas and illustrator Greg Hall present a slam dunk look into the science of basketball.Whether readers are fresh on the hoops or pounding the hardwood for a pro career, How Basketball Works will inspire anyone's game. Engaging, energetic text looks at what makes a basketball the shooting, passing and slam-dunking tool it is; the parts of the court; game wear; skills such as the jump shot, passing and blocking shots; and more.The vibrant design comes with humorous illustrations featuring both boys and girls as well as striking photos of pro heroes and heroines past and present. There are "Quick Hit" factoids, "Star" highlights with stories of the pros, "Tips" for improving the player's game, fun "Try This" activities to develop skills and "Legends of the Game" pages. A "Rules and Regs" section and glossary are packed with the lingo and need-to-know information to make any reader an expert at the basics of the game.Ages 8-12.Thomas, Keltie is the author of 'How Basketball Works' with ISBN 9781897066188 and ISBN 189706618X.